How to Make Instant Pot® Classic Hummus - A Step-by-Step Guide

Hummus is a classic Middle Eastern dip made from chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic. It's a versatile and delicious spread that can be enjoyed with pita bread, veggies, or as a topping for sandwiches and wraps. While it's readily available at grocery stores, making hummus at home allows you to customize the flavors to your liking and ensures that you're using fresh, high-quality ingredients. Plus, with the help of an Instant Pot®, you can whip up a batch of classic hummus in no time!<...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup dry garbanzo beans
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • ⅓ cup lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons tahini
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 2 cups

  • Combine garbanzo beans with vegetable broth in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 35 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove lid.
  • Strain garbanzo beans, saving 2/3 cup liquid. Place garbanzo beans in the bowl of a food processor; add lemon juice, tahini, olive oil, and garlic. Blend until smooth and creamy, about 3 minutes. Scrape bowl and add reserved 2/3 cup liquid, cumin, and salt; blend for 1 minute more.
  • Nutrition

    170 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 331mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 20g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 62mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 262mg

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