Best Homemade Hummus (3 Ways!)

Allow me to introduce you to the best homemade hummus recipe! We are going to dress up a classic hummus base in 3 ways. It requires no cooking (only a food processor), comes together in 5 minutes, and tastes better than store-bought!

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When the heat starts to pick up outside, I tend to gravitate toward cold-served food and no-cook options. I want fresh, bright, and light meals. Hummus is perfect for the summertime because it checks all of those boxes.

In this post, you will learn how to make a classic hummus and some different variations to consider. We will discuss tahini, serving options, and equipment needs. Plus, a nutrition overview!

In this recipe, I use my salt-free Greek spice blend from my spice company – The Spice Girl Kitchen. I’m completely biased because it is, after all, my spice recipe and the best salt-free Greek seasoning on the market. But feel free to use whatever Greek spice you have on hand!

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What is Tahini?

Tahini is essentially just ground-up sesame seeds (just like peanut butter is ground-up peanuts)! It has a creamy texture and a nutty flavor. It’s a staple ingredient in many Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes.

Tahini Nutrition

Tahini is an incredibly nutrient-dense ingredient! Just two tablespoons packs:

• 7 grams of plant-based protein
• 2 grams of fiber
• 10% of the daily value of iron
• 12% of the daily value of calcium

Tahini Replacements

Sesame seed allergy? No problem! You have a few options to replace tahini:

1. Peanut butter will add a similar creamy consistency. However, it will significantly impact the flavor of hummus.
2. Plain Greek yogurt adds a creamy consistency and tangy flavor. Plus, it adds a bit of extra protein!
3. Sunflower seed butter doesn’t have as strong of a flavor as peanut butter, keeps the hummus creamy, and keeps this recipe vegan!

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Serving Options

How can hummus be used?

The best part about hummus is that it can be a dip served as an appetizer or side dish OR a spread for your Mediterranean-inspired wraps, sandwiches, or flatbreads. I have even thinned out hummus using extra oil, water, or lemon juice making it drizzle-able (like a dressing). I will drizzle this “hummus dressing” over a rice bowl or salad! It’s so versatile!

What can I serve with hummus?

If you are serving hummus as an appetizer or side dish, it is traditionally served with pita bread. Oftentimes, it is also served with a spread of crunchy veggies like carrot sticks, cucumber, celery, sliced bell peppers, baby bell peppers, or really any raw veggie you enjoy! Plus, crackers are always welcome with a bowl of hummus.

What do I need to serve my hummus?

Typically, a large serving platter, various bowls, and (if you are feeling extra fancy) some small spoons so people can scoop the hummus on their plates. Odds are, you already have these things on hand!

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Equipment Needs

This recipe doesn’t require any cooking! Here is a full list of equipment that I used to make this recipe:

• knife – to slice lemons and chop garlic
• cutting board – to slice lemons and chop garlic
• juicer – to juice the lemons
• liquid measuring cups – for measuring tahini and lemon juice
• measuring spoons and cups – for measuring pesto, seasonings, and olive oil
• food processor – to make hummus (*you could also use a blender. But you just might need to scrape down the sides more)
• rubber spatula – to scrap all that delicious hummus out

Nutrition Overview

Hummus is vegan-friendly and naturally gluten-free – making this a great option for a crowd with various dietary restrictions! One cup of chickpeas contains about 14.5 grams of plant-based protein and 12.5 grams of fiber! That means that hummus is both a flavorful and nutrient-dense dip! Not to mention, serving hummus with raw veggies significantly increases the nutritional value of this dish. I don’t know about you, but I am so much more excited to eat raw veggies when there’s some hummus in the center!

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Hummus Trio

In today’s recipe, we are going to take the classic base of hummus and create a hummus trio.

Classic Garlic

For the classic garlic, I used 3 cloves of fresh garlic and garlic olive oil from my favorite local olive oil place, Queen City & Co. Of course, I had to throw in my Greek seasoning which I describe as my “garlicky, herby blend”. I placed 1/3 of this hummus recipe in a bowl and topped it with more garlic olive oil and more Greek seasoning!

Pesto

I put another 1/3 of the classic garlic into a second bowl and topped it with pesto. It looks pretty as a presentation and as your guests dip in, the pesto mixes with the hummus. Voila! Pesto hummus. I get my pesto from Aldi, but you better believe we will be making some homemade pesto soon!

Roasted Red Bell Pepper

The last 1/3 of the hummus remained in the food processor. I added about 3 tablespoons of jarred roasted red peppers from Aldi, processed the mixture until smooth, and added more red peppers to the top as a garnish. Easy peasy!

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