5-Ingredient Garlic Hummus: So Easy, So Creamy!
Whip up incredibly creamy garlic hummus with just five ingredients like chickpeas and fresh lemon juice for a delicious, flavorful dip.
Ingredients
- 1 can (15.5-ounce) garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained and rinsed
- 3 garlic cloves
- ½ medium lemon, juice of
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
- 2 tablespoons water
- ¼ teaspoon fine salt
- Cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a food processor or blender, combine the drained garbanzo beans, garlic cloves, lemon juice, tahini, avocado oil, water, and salt.
- Process or blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. If it's too thick, add another tablespoon of water and blend again.
- Scrape the hummus into a serving bowl. Drizzle a little extra avocado oil on top and sprinkle with cracked black pepper.
- Serve immediately with your favorite fresh vegetables, pita bread, or use as a spread on sandwiches.
Notes
- For an ultra-smooth hummus, ensure your tahini is well-stirred and your blender is powerful.
- Adjust lemon juice and salt to your taste preference after blending.
- For a spicy kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the food processor.
- Store leftover hummus in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- Adjust lemon juice and salt to your taste preference after blending.
- For a spicy kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the food processor.
- Store leftover hummus in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.