How to Make Easy Creamy Hummus - A Step-by-Step Guide

Whether you're hosting a party or just looking for a healthy snack, hummus is always a crowd-pleaser. This creamy dip is not only delicious, but it's also packed with protein and fiber, making it a great addition to any meal. And the best part? It's incredibly easy to make at home, with just a few simple ingredients.

Traditional hummus is made with chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil. But this easy creamy hummus recipe adds a few extra ingredients to take it to the n...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup tahini
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon ground fennel seed
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 dash hot sauce (such as Cholula®)
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 ½ cups water
  • ¾ cup chickpea flour

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 4 cups

  • Mix tahini, lemon juice, cumin, fennel, salt, pepper, and hot sauce together in a small bowl.
  • Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook garlic powder in the hot oil until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Pour in 1 1/2 cup water. Whisk in chickpea flour until smooth. Slowly whisk in remaining 1 cup water. Bring to a boil, whisking constantly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir until mixture thickens, about 15 minutes.
  • Scrape chickpea mixture into a large bowl using a rubber spatula. Add tahini mixture; whisk until well incorporated.
  • Nutrition

    70 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 17mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 4g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 23mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 24mg