Classic Homemade Hummus
Creamy, flavourful and better than store-bought — smooth, nutritious and versatile.
Bobbie's kitchen notes: removing the chickpea skins makes the hummus ultra smooth; use ice-cold water for the creamiest texture; tahini is key — use a good quality brand for the best flavour; for roasted red pepper hummus, add 1–2 tbsp roasted red peppers when blending; for a spicier version, add cayenne or a pinch of chilli flakes; the flavour gets even better the next day. Serve with warm pita, fresh vegetables (carrots, cucumbers, bell peppers, celery, tomatoes), crackers, grilled chicken or falafel, in wraps, or on salads and grain bowls. Storage: fridge up to 5 days; freezer up to 3 months — thaw in the fridge and stir before serving. Nutrition per ¼ cup from Bobbie's card (approximate): 120 calories, 4 g protein, 8 g fat, 10 g carbohydrates, 3 g fibre. Contains sesame (tahini).
Ingredients
- 2 (15 oz) cans chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed (or 3 cups cooked chickpeas)
- ¼ cup tahini (sesame seed paste)
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2–4 tbsp ice-cold water (for creaminess)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (plus more for topping)
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp salt (to taste)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp paprika (plus more for garnish)
Optional additions
- 1–2 tbsp roasted red pepper (for roasted hummus)
- ¼ tsp cayenne (for a spicy hummus)
- ¼ cup fresh parsley or cilantro (for a fresh herb hummus)
Buy the ingredients on Amazon
Step 1: tick the things you still need. Step 2: tap each one below to add it to your Amazon basket.
Tick items above to build your Amazon list
Each item opens Amazon in a new tab so you can pick your brand and size. Amazon doesn't let other sites fill your basket in one tap.
As an Amazon Associate, Bobbie's Kitchen earns from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you.
Method
- 1
Prepare the chickpeas: drain and rinse canned chickpeas. For extra smooth hummus, remove the skins (rub chickpeas in a clean towel — the skins will come off easily).
- 2
Blend the base: in a food processor, add chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, salt, pepper, paprika and 2 tbsp olive oil.
- 3
Blend until smooth: blend for 2–3 minutes, pausing to scrape down the sides. Add ice-cold water, 1 tbsp at a time, until smooth and creamy.
- 4
Taste and adjust: taste and adjust seasoning. Add more lemon juice for brightness, salt for flavour, or water for a creamier texture.
- 5
Serve and garnish: spoon hummus into a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with paprika, chopped parsley and sesame seeds. Add a few whole chickpeas on top.
- 6
Enjoy! Serve with warm pita bread, fresh vegetables, crackers, or use as a spread in wraps and sandwiches.
Get this in a pack
Classic Homemade Hummus is printed in Dips & Party Snacks
20 recipes, each on its own printable page, with a shopping list. Instant download. See what's inside
$9
Or get every pack in one go: The Whole Kitchen Collection — $39
From Bobbie's “Bobbie's Recipe Cards (batch 5)”. Written up by Bobbie's Kitchen · Updated 26 October 2026