How to Make Hummus
About this recipe
Hummus is a versatile and delicious dip that's perfect for snacking, sandwiches, or wraps. This quick and easy recipe from Downshiftology shows you how to whip up a creamy, fresh hummus in under three minutes using canned organic chickpeas and a few simple ingredients.
What sets this version apart is the use of aquafaba, the liquid from the chickpeas, which helps achieve that smooth consistency without needing to add extra water. Plus, the flavor from fresh lemons and garlic makes it irresistibly tasty.
Ingredient notes
- Use 2 cans of organic chickpeas, drained, and reserve the aquafaba for later use.
- If you prefer, you can soak fresh chickpeas overnight instead of using canned ones.
Tips from Downshiftology’s video
- Strain the chickpeas and keep the aquafaba to adjust the consistency of the hummus as needed.
- When adding garlic, two cloves provide a basic flavor, but feel free to add more if you like it garlicky. There's no need to mince the garlic; just peel and toss it into the blender.
- Blend the ingredients for about 30 seconds, using a tamper if necessary to ensure everything gets mixed smoothly.
Good to know
- How many servings does this hummus recipe make?
- This recipe yields 4-6 servings.
- How long does it take to make this hummus?
- The total time to make this hummus is just 3 minutes.
- What can I use if I don't have tahini?
- The video does not mention any specific substitutions for tahini.
- Can I adjust the consistency of the hummus?
- Yes, you can adjust the consistency by adding more reserved aquafaba if you prefer a thinner hummus.
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Downshiftology: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Strain the canned chickpeas and reserve the aquafaba.
- 2
Add both cans of chickpeas to the blender along with tahini.
- 3
Squeeze the juice of two fresh lemons into the blender, catching the seeds.
- 4
Add two peeled garlic cloves to the blender.
- 5
Pour in a quarter cup of olive oil, a teaspoon of cumin, and a pinch of kosher salt.
- 6
Add a third of a cup of reserved aquafaba to the blender.
- 7
Blend all ingredients together until smooth, using a tamper if necessary.
- 8
Spoon the hummus onto a plate and create a well in the center with the back of a spoon.
- 9
Drizzle olive oil over the hummus and sprinkle with paprika and fresh parsley.
Heads up — we had to guess a little:
- The quantity for aquafaba was inferred based on typical hummus recipes.
Credit where it’s due: this recipe was transcribed from Downshiftology’s original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it’s their dish.
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