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Homemade hummus

Homemade hummus, photographed for Pinch of Mint

By Tom · Updated

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I'm so excited to show you how to make hummus. It's so easy. Making your own hummus couldn't be more simple.

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Homemade hummus

I'm so excited to show you how to make hummus. It's so easy.

  • Easy

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Hummus ingredients

  1. Step 1

    Begin by draining the chickpeas (240 g) in a colander and rinsing thoroughly under cold water.

  2. Step 2

    Next, remove skins from the chickpeas (240 g). This step is optional. However, I feel it is totally worth doing. Removing the skins will result in a super smooth and creamy hummus. It all comes down to your personal preference and taste.

  3. Step 3

    Peel two cloves of garlic (1 garlic) and then add all ingredients into a food processorapart from the water. Blend until all ingredients become a thick paste.

  4. Step 4

    Next, add the iced water little by little until it reaches a consistency you are happy with. Some people like a thick hummus but I like it looser with a creamy texture.

  5. Step 5

    Finally, give it a taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking. You can garnish it with paprika and fresh herbs or just eat it as it is.

Hummus serving suggestions

  1. Step 1

    Hummus is wonderful as a dip for various vegetables such as carrots, celery, radish or anything with a crunchy texture, apple also workes really well with it.

  2. Step 2

    You could make croutons or tear off pieces of crusty bread and go in for the dip. However, my all-time favourite thing to eat it with is a warm, freshly baked flatbread.

  3. Step 3

    Try using it as an alternative to mayonnaise in sandwiches or as a pasta salad dressing. This list goes on.

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