February 22, 2022

Homemade Lemon Garlic Hummus

This smooth, creamy Homemade Lemon Garlic Hummus is fresh and flavorful while also being very easy to make! The chickpea and tahini base is full of spices like cumin and paprika with plenty of tangy lemon and garlic for extra flavor. Use it as a dip for fresh veggies, spread it on homemade pita bread, or pair it with crispy falafel!

Ingredients

Here is everything you’ll need to make an amazing batch of Homemade Lemon Garlic Hummus:

Canned chickpeas (one can)
Tahini
Lemon
Garlic
The Spice House Cumin
The Spice House Paprika
The Spice House Dill Weed
Olive oil
Celtic sea salt
Freshly ground pepper

How to Make Homemade Lemon Garlic Hummus

It may sound tedious, but homemade hummus is actually quite simple and way better than store bought! You can also adjust the spices and flavors to your personal preference.

The first time or two that I made my own hummus, it was coarse and dry. Then I learned the method of boiling chickpeas in baking soda and removing the skins. Although it made great hummus, it was very time consuming. (And that’s coming from someone who makes all food from scratch!) Then I discovered Instant Pot hummus from Half Baked Harvest, and it totally changed everything. All you need is an Instant Pot and a food processor and it is so creamy without all the fuss!

Start by emptying a can of chickpeas (with the liquid) into your Instant Pot. Close the lid, turn the vent to “sealing” mode, and cook on high pressure for ten minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, paprika, cumin, and dill. If possible, use whole cumin seeds and grind them fresh in a mortar and pestle.

When the time is up on the Instant Pot, release the pressure and drain the chickpeas. Be sure to save the cooking water! Transfer the chickpeas to a food processor with a quarter cup of the cooking liquid. Puree until smooth. Then add the tahini mixture and continue to blend until the ingredients are combined and creamy. Add Celtic sea salt and pepper to taste.

How to Serve Homemade Lemon Garlic Hummus

There are so many ways to serve Homemade Lemon Garlic Hummus. Here’s a list of my favorite uses:

Use it as a dip for chopped veggies such as cucumber, carrots, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, or celery or with pita bread/chips
Spread it on the inside of a pita pocket and stuff it with veggies and chicken for a wholesome sandwich.
Serve alongside falafel.
Spread it on naan for a base for Mediterranean Flatbreads

I hope you enjoy this Homemade Lemon Garlic Hummus! Let me know what you think in the comments below and be sure to leave a rating. Happy cooking!