Easy Homemade Garlic Hummus

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If you are a hummus lover, you know that it is not cheap. However, you may not know, that this very versatile dip is super simple and quick to make at home at a fraction of the cost. There are so many variations you can make that will keep your taste buds happy and wanting more!

Over the past month, I made it my mission to not purchase any hummus at the store but to rather perfect it at home. It took some trial and error. But, after some good and not so good attempts, I finally nailed down this easy homemade garlic hummus recipe. And the added bonus, my kids love it too!

Ingredients needed for this easy homemade garlic hummus

• Tahini– I have to say, that until I added this to my hummus, it never tasted as good as what I used to buy at the store. This really is a game changer when it comes to good tasting hummus. So get yourself some good quality tahini upfront! I buy mine from Trader Joe’s but you can purchase it from any local grocery store.
• Garlic– I use 2-3 cloves but feel free to adjust depending on how garlicy you like your hummus!
• Water– cold water
• Olive Oil– I like to use extra virgin olive oil- you can use some as a garnish on top too
• Lemon Juice– 1 full lemon or 2-3 tablespoons
• Salt– I use fine Himalayan pink salt
• Cumin– ground cumin and again add more as your taste buds desire
• Paprika– optional for garnishing
• Garbanzo beans or Chickpeas– 1-15oz can

How to make Hummus

1. Drain and rinse your can of garbanzo beans
2. Add every thing except for the garbanzo beans to your blender and blend until completely smooth. I usually blend mine for 2-3 minutes.
3. Add garbanzo beans to blender and blend for another minute.
4. Check the consistency. If it’s still too think, add a little more olive oil, lemon juice, or water depending on your taste.
5. Garnish with a little olive oil and paprika.
6. Enjoy with vegetables or add it to your favorite sandwich!

Different ways to eat hummus

• Dip– obviously you can use it as a dip with vegetables, crackers, flat bread, etc.
• Sandwich or hamburger– use it as you would mayonnaise or ketchup
• Lettuce wraps– add your favorite veggies and protein to this delicious & healthy wrap!
• Wraps– gyro, ham, turkey, chicken, etc.
• Brats or sausages– again, use it as you would mayonnaise or ketchup
• Salad dressing– add a little more olive oil, water and lemon juice to make it a little runnier and use it on your favorite salad!

Bonuses of this easy homemade garlic hummus

• Toddler approved! My kids love this recipe. As a mama of a couple toddlers, it’s always a challenge to find healthy recipes and ideas that they will actually approve of. You can check this recipe off the list of toddler approved:)
• Cost effective- yes, it is cheaper to make this at home than to buy it at your local grocery store.
• No yucky ingredients that you can’t pronounce or preservatives that leave you feeling gross- I LOVE knowing what’s in my food. I especially love knowing that what I am feeding my family is going to benefit them and not harm them.
• Easy and quick! As mamas, we all know how much we value time and all that we have to do in a days work. Knowing that this recipe will be ready to eat in 5 minutes time, is a winner in my book!

Hummus variations

• Roasted red pepper hummus
• Roasted garlic hummus
• Cilantro and lime hummus
• Basil and avocado hummus

Tips to making this easy homemade garlic hummus

• Make sure you use enough liquid- if you find that your hummus is a little on the thick side, feel free to add in more olive oil, water, or lemon juice. Depending on how you want the flavor to be, you can add all 3 or just 1 of those ingredients. I tend to add a bit more olive oil at the end while I am blending it until I get it to the consistency I like.
• If you are a garlic lover, than add as much garlic as you’d like! I found that adding more than 3 cloves of garlic was a bit overpowering for me. But again, personal preference.
• Don’t skimp on the lemon juice! The lemon juice really does help to balance out all the flavors and is a must need when making this recipe.

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