My family’s easy authentic hummus recipe comes together in just 10 minutes! It is one of the first recipes I ever learned in the kitchen with my mom. We always used canned chickpeas for convenience and just a few simple ingredients to make this wonderful creamy vegan dip.
What is Hummus?
Hummus in Arabic translates to chickpeas, which is the foundation of this dip, sometimes referred to as hummus bi’ tahineeyeh. This Middle Eastern dip or spread consists of blending together chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, salt, a touch of cumin, and lemon juice. It is almost always enjoyed with a fresh pita in hand. It also makes for a fantastic addition to sandwiches or bowls. I personally love to pair it with my beef kofta kebab or beef shawarma recipe. This easy authentic hummus recipe is also great on a mezze platter with pita chips and/or vegetables to dip.
Palestinian hummus difference from Lebanese hummus recipe:
As I am sure you have noticed, hummus is now available everywhere and loved by almost everyone. You can find so many variations to this dip in supermarkets, but truly nothing beats a classic hummus recipe like this one. But in different regions in the Middle East, that can mean something different.
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Palestinians traditionally do not add garlic to their hummus, which is common in Lebanese recipes. I’ve had both variations, and both are great! However, I opt out of putting garlic in my hummus to keep it true to my roots. Rather, we often top off hummus with a tatbeeleh (sauce) made with jalapenos, olive oil, garlic, and lemon juice. Sumac is also the garnish of choice as opposed to paprika. All of this is a must in my family, and it is why I included the recipe for it below!
How to make this Easy Authentic Hummus Recipe:
You’ll need just a few ingredients and 10 min of your time to achieve a delicious authentic hummus.
- Grab a can of chickpeas and drain it, but reserve the liquid from the can; set that to the side.
- Add the chickpeas to a blender or food processor and pulse for several seconds.
- Add the tahini paste, olive oil, salt, cumin, fresh lemon juice, and reserved liquid from the chickpea can.
- Blend or puree together until smooth, making sure to wipe down the edges. At this point, you can add an ice cube to make the hummus creamier if you like.
- Add to a serving dish with a rimmed edge so it is easier to dip and create swirls into your hummus.
- Drizzle the top with olive oil, sumac, chopped parsley, and jalapeno sauce if you would like.
- Serve with a fresh pita, and dig in!
Most Frequently Asked Questions
- How to store Hummus? Hummus keeps best in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days.
- Can I freeze hummus? Although I would not recommend freezing hummus dip; you technically can for up to 2 months. The flavor and texture will likely be a little off but still good to eat.
- Is Hummus Gluten-Free? Yes, Hummus is naturally gluten-free. So, if you are gluten-intolerant, you can enjoy this dip.
Be sure to check out my Hummus video below! For the best viewing experience, watch the video in full-screen mode!
Other Mezze’s to try:
Muhammara (Roasted Red Pepper Dip), Baba Ghanoush (Roasted Eggplant Dip), Easy Labneh Dip recipe.
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Easy Authentic Hummus Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 can Chick peas (1.5 cups) see notes
- 1/2 large Fresh Lemon's Juice
- 3/4 tsp Salt
- 1/4 cup Reserved Chickpea Liquid, from the can
- 3 tbsp Tahini Paste
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1/4 tsp Cumin
- 1 Ice cube recommended
- 1 Garlic clove optional
Garnish
- Parsley
- Sumac
- Olive oil
Jalapeno Garlic Sauce Topping (Tatbeeleh or Da'at Filfil)
- 1/2 Jalapeno, roughly chopped
- 1 Small lemon's juice
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 3 Garlic cloves
- Dash of Salt
Instructions
- To start, drain the liquid from the can of chickpeas and keep it to the side. We will be using some of it shortly.
- Add the drained can of chickpeas to a high speed blender or food processor. Puree for a few seconds until more fine. Feel free to add garlic at this step if you choose too.
- To this, add the rest of the ingredients. Add the salt, cumin, tahini paste, olive oil, lemon juice, and reserved liquid. Blend for about 30 seconds until the hummus is smooth and creamy. Make sure to use a spatula to bring down the ingredients that get stuck to hte side of the blender.
- To make it more smooth, you can go ahead and blend in an ice cube as well. Puree together for roughky 20 more seconds.
- Plate in a dish with a slight rimmed edge good for dipping. Garnish with chopped parsley, a drizzle of olive oil, and sumac on the edges. Lastly, add ta spoon or two of jalapeno sauce to the center or serve on the side.
- To make the jalapeno garlic sauce, you would add the ingrdients to a mini food processor and let it puree for a few seconds until fine and sauce-like.
- Enjot with fresh pita bread, pita chips, or veggies to dip.
Notes
Great recipe. Measurements are great, smooth and creamy just the way I like it.
Perfect! I always make it this way, except I use fresh water. I’ve heard that the water in the can makes a person gassy! And I always use garlic. BTW, I never saw sumac available anywhere.
This is as delicious as it is easy to make. I can’t believe I ever bought my hummus at the store!
I’ve made this recipe multiple times, and it is now my go to hummus recipe! Easy and delicious!
This recipe is perfect and well-written! It will be my go to forever. Thanks!
Brought this Hummus to a potluck and it was the star of the show! Added some green chillie because I’m Desi 😉 and a few leaves of mint. Topped with Za’tat and Olive Oil🔥
This is our go-to recipe! Thank you so much!! I will never by hummus at the store again!
No longer buy hummus from the store because this is THE best.
Best hummus recipe I’ve made, thank you!
Thanks for sharing this recipe!
So easy to make and tates amazing!
I made this hummus recipe during Ramadan and it was delicious! I was in a rush and didn’t do the jalapeno sauce but excited to do it next time. In my opinion, garlic isn’t optional haha! I did add a little more liquid than the recipe. Otherwise, perfect as written. Thank you <3
Absolutely easy recipe to follow. No more store-bought hummus for my family. I did add 2 garlic cloves and we loved it.
Try this recipe, you won’t regret it!!!!
Thank you so much Fufu(Heifa)
I made this for dinner tonight topped with some smoky tofu crumbles and served with some pita and it was so good!
Yum! So happy you enjoyed!
absolutely delicious. excellent go to recipe for hummus . I even add roasted beets time to time.
So easy to follow and so good! Fresh hummus from here on out!
There is something so incredibly comforting about how they balance the rich, nutty tahini (sesame paste) with a sharp hit of fresh lemon juice and raw garlic. It has this solid, savory depth but feels surprisingly bright and zesty. It is the ultimate comfort food.
Im so exited to have an authentic Palestinian recipe. Its delicious
Wow, this is so easy and good! I’ve never made hummus before but this has taken the mystery out of it! Interesting that the Palestinian type doesn’t use garlic–I think I prefer it that way. I love the sumac on top, and I like to use orange-flavored olive oil.
Hi Ellen, I am thrilled you enjoyed it!