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A smooth, creamy hummus dip, ready to be served.

Quick way to grow, Master Hummus: 5 Key Recipes

Master the art of hummus with these 5 key recipes, offering a quick and easy way to enjoy this versatile dip. This guide covers everything from classic preparations to exciting variations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Basic Hummus
  • 15 ounces canned chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • salt to taste
  • olive oil for drizzling
  • paprika for garnish
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
  • basic hummus recipe prepared
  • 1/2 cup roasted red peppers drained
Spicy Sriracha Hummus
  • basic hummus recipe prepared
  • 1-2 tablespoons sriracha sauce or to taste
Lemon Herb Hummus
  • basic hummus recipe prepared
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Avocado Hummus
  • basic hummus recipe prepared
  • 1 ripe avocado pitted and peeled
For Serving
  • pita bread warm
  • vegetable sticks such as carrots, celery, or cucumber

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Serving bowls

Method
 

Basic Hummus
  1. Combine chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and cold water in a food processor, blending until smooth.
  2. Season with salt to taste, then transfer to a serving bowl and drizzle with olive oil, garnishing with paprika.
  3. For Roasted Red Pepper Hummus, simply add roasted red peppers to the basic hummus mixture and blend until smooth.
  4. To make Spicy Sriracha Hummus, incorporate sriracha sauce into the basic hummus and blend until well combined.
  5. For Lemon Herb Hummus, blend in fresh parsley, fresh dill, and lemon zest with the basic hummus.
  6. Finally, for Avocado Hummus, add ripe avocado to the basic hummus and process until creamy.
Serving
  1. Serve your homemade hummus varieties with warm pita bread or a selection of fresh vegetable sticks.

Notes

For extra smooth hummus, remove the skins from the chickpeas before blending. Adjust the amount of lemon juice and garlic to your preference. Hummus can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.