One of the easiest things you can make at home is hummus. It’s so much cheaper to make it yourself and so quick!
I made a batch the other day that turned out great.
Basic Homemade Hummus
- 1 15. oz. can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 clove garlic
- 1-2 Tbsp water
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- salt
- 1-2 tsp lemon juice
- Put garlic and chickpeas in blender and blend up until the garlic is chopped and the beans are starting to break up.
- Pour in the oil, salt, and lemon juice and blend again.
- Add extra oil or a little water until you get the consistency you want.
- Enjoy!
Easy, right?
The only hummus I can buy here is at least $3.29 and goes up to $5.29, depending on the brand/size of the tub.
A can of chickpeas costs me .79 typically, and I always have the other ingredients on hand.
I also use the sesame oil since I don’t have tahini in the house – it still gives it that sesame flavor.
I think this recipe would be great with other added flavors, too! I may make a spicy batch next or roasted pepper…who knows :)
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That’s a great recipe. I only have whole sesame seeds, I hope it will work too.
Yum!
LOVE hummus :) and it is so easy to make at home!
Thanks for posting this! I thought I needed a food processor to do this, but I’ll try the blender :-)
I just bought a huge thing of tahini paste – I think I’ll make some tonight!
i havent had hummus in WAYY too long
I agree making homemade hummus is way easy! I don’t buy it that often, but i have some cans of chick peas in my pantry that i need to use up, so i think i should make some! :)
thanks for the idea!
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Great recipe! I love throwing in some olives in mine. I’m an olive freak :)
You are so right! Hummus is way too easy to make and so inexpensive. I look at all those tubs of hummus and they can come close to $4.00 sometimes! Yours looked perfect and I like the substitution of tahini for sesame oil. Nice job!
Nice hummus…yes, you make it sound so easy :-) I’ll have to try it!
Mmm, I love homemade hummus!
I’ve done it with some curry powder added in before, and that was super good.
Great idea to add sesame oil. I have that on hand and never really use it!
Yum! Love homemade hummus. I agree about the sesame oil… it makes everything better!
THANK YOU for posting this recipe! I’ve been looking for a good hummus recipe and this one sounds awesome…I’m definitely going to be making it!
i loveee the idea of making your own hummus and seasoning it to your heart’s content. Knowing me and my ridiculous sweet tooth I am dying to try something like “cinnamon sugar” or “caramel apple” hummus … whatdaya think!?
That looks delicious! I love homemade hummus!
Great idea to add sesame oil. I have that on hand and never really use it!;. All the best!!
looks like a great recipe! I am kinda excited to try it out now :0)