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Easy Homemade Hummus (+ Ways to Flavor and Use It)

Name: Easy Homemade Hummus (+ Ways to Flavor and Use It)
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 4 tablespoons minced garlic, to taste; 5 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/2 cup tahini; 1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon cumin (can substitute with paprika); 1/4 teaspoon Himalayan pink salt; 1/8 teaspoon finely ground pepper; 1–3 tablespoons water (only if NEEDED to thin and perfect consistency); 2 (15 oz.) cans cooked beans, drained and rinsed (white, garbanzo or chickpeas); sesame seeds (to garnish); roasted red pepper; sun dried tomatoes; artichokes; avocado; caramelized onions (cook over medium heat with extra virgin olive oil); roasted mushrooms (bake or cook over medium heat with extra virgin olive oil); olives; hot sauce

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Hummus is one of those foods that goes great on almost anything.

Whether you pair it with raw vegetables and eat it as a snack, or top your toast or an open-faced sandwich with it, your taste buds will be jumping for joy!

Real ingredients

Most store bought brands of hummus are FILLED with preservatives, oils and unnecessary ingredients. Rather than cutting yourself short with highly processed hummus, try our roasted red pepper recipe. Simple and delicious… it doesn’t get much better than that!

Can I make extra sauce or freeze it?

You sure can. In fact, we recommend it! You can freeze it for up to 3 months. It’s great to have on hand and serve with fresh veggies for any occasion.

If you want to get creative with flavors:

If you want to mix it up and get a little creative with your hummus, try adding or combining roasted red peppers, sun dried tomatoes, mushrooms, hot sauce or one of the other ingredients listed in the section below.

How much should I eat as a snack?

Hummus is delicious, packed with nutrients and incredibly good for you. But just like everything in life, it should be enjoyed in moderation. Generally speaking, a snack-sized portion is about 2 tablespoons.

Some tasty ways to use your hummus:

APPETIZER OR SNACK: Serve hummus with cucumber slices and red pepper slices as an appetizer or snack.
PRE/POST-WORKOUT SNACK: Complex carbohydrates + protein = perfect pre/post-workout snack. Enjoy 2 tablespoons of hummus for a quick source of energy.
BREAKFAST TOAST OR ENGLISH MUFFIN: Avocado, hummus and egg on toast, an English muffin OR in a breakfast wrap. (Optional: Top with a few sliced cherry tomatoes).
BREAKFAST WRAP: Scrambled egg, hummus, spinach and tomato.
MEDITERRANEAN PITA: Hummus, cucumber, tomato, Feta and onion.
SANDWICH SPREAD: Skip mayo and use your leftover hummus to top a turkey sandwich. Grill on a panini press and serve.
SOUTHWEST HUMMUS WRAPS: Corn, black beans, hummus, tomato, avocado, shredded lettuce and a dash of cayenne pepper. You can even add grilled chicken!
PANINI SANDWICH: Hummus, tomato, avocado and feta. (Optional: Add sliced turkey breast.)
QUESADILLA: Hummus, mashed avocado and queso fresco.
GRILLED MEDITERRANEAN PIZZA: Use hummus as the base. Top with vegetables (grilled zucchini, red peppers and eggplant), goat cheese and kalamata olives. Garnish with fresh basil.
SALAD DRESSING: 3 tablespoons hummus, 2 tablespoons fresh-squeezed lemon juice, 4-6 finely chopped kalamata olives, 1 tablespoon olive oil. The garlicky taste of hummus goes especially well tossed with spinach and arugula.

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