Delicious Dips: Homemade Hummus Recipe, Three Ways

Hummus is a delicious, inexpensive dip that I always have on hand in my house. I serve it when entertaining and also enjoy it as a protein-packed snack while working at my desk.

There are many different brands of hummus out there to choose from, but this is one dip that is actually very easy to make yourself! Plus, this classic hummus recipe is tasty and can easily be used as a base for making several different flavors!

This simple, homemade hummus recipe is the perfect snack dip!

Three Recipes for Delicious Homemade Hummus Photos by Nicole Weston of Baking Bites

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The main ingredient in hummus is garbanzo beans, also known as chickpeas. You can buy dried chickpeas and soak them overnight to rehydrate them yourself, but it is quicker and easier to use canned garbanzo beans.

The canned beans also tend to be a bit softer, which means you’ll get a creamier finished dip. Garbanzo beans are pureed with garlic, spices, olive oil and tahini — a toasted sesame seed paste that gives hummus its signature flavor. Tahini is readily available at many markets; however, you can substitute it with additional olive oil if you don’t have any available.

Homemade Hummus Ingredients

Once you have your garbanzo beans, they need to be rinsed thoroughly before you can start your dip. I recommend placing them in a sieve or a colander, then running them under cool water for 30-60 seconds until they are clean.

Let them drain for a minute or two before using them, as you don’t want too much excess water in your dip.

Rinsing Chickpeas for homemade Hummus

Once your beans are rinsed, you’re ready to puree! Combine all the ingredients in a blender or a food processor and pulse until well combined. Scrape down the sides to ensure all the beans are being incorporated, then puree on a higher speed until smooth.

Note: You might find that you need to add in additional olive oil to get the consistency you want, particularly if you are a fan of a thinner, smoother hummus.

The finished hummus should be topped with a drizzle of olive oil and a dash of paprika, which gives it a nice color and adds another little pop of flavor. You can serve it right away, or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator until you are ready to use it. The hummus should keep well for about a week.

Classic Homemade Hummus

Classic Hummus 

Yield: 2 cups

Ingredients:

  • 1 15-oz can garbanzo beans
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 tbsp tahini
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic or 3/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • Salt, to taste
  • Paprika and additional olive oil, for topping

Step 1:

Pour canned garbanzo beans into a sieve or colander and rinse well under cool water. Allow to drain for 1 minute.

Homemade Hummus in the Blender

Step 2:

Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender. Pulse until combined, then blend at medium speed until a smooth puree is formed. Add in additional olive oil, if necessary, to smooth out the dip and season with salt to taste.

Step 3:

Transfer hummus to a serving bowl and top with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of paprika before serving.

Ingredients for Artichoke Hummus

Different flavor combinations

Once you have the hang of the basic hummus recipe, you can start to put your own spin on it to create new flavor combinations. Two of my favorites are Artichoke Hummus and Sun Dried Tomato Hummus.

Both recipes start out with the same recipe for Classic Hummus, then add additional layers of flavor. Artichokes and garbanzo beans have very complimentary flavors, so you can taste both clearly in the finished dip. Since artichokes are most often used in creamy dips and the garbanzo beans take on a creamy texture when processed, this dip tastes surprisingly rich – much richer than it actually is.

The Sun Dried Tomato Hummus has a beautiful red color and a bit of spice to it, which contrasts well with the sweetness of the sun dried tomatoes. Reserve a bit of the oil that the tomatoes are packed in, as it makes a very nice finishing touch to the hummus before you serve it.

Artichoke Hummus 

Yield: 2 1/2 cups

Ingredients:

  • 1 recipe for Classic Hummus
  • 1 15-oz can artichoke hearts, packed in water
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Directions:

Prepare Classic Hummus recipe (see above) and add in drained artichoke hearts and lemon juice. Blend until completely smooth. Season with salt, to taste.

Sun Dried Tomato Hummus in Progress

Sun-dried Tomato Hummus

Yield: 2 cups

Ingredients:

  • 1 recipe for Classic Hummus
  • 1/4 cup  sun dried tomatoes packed in olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 tsp paprika

Directions:

Prepare Classic Hummus recipe (see above) and add in sun dried tomatoes, red pepper flakes and paprika. Blend until completely smooth. Season with salt, to taste.

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