[Recipes] Creamy Homemade Hummus – Your Go-To Low Sugar Snack for Any Occasion

Hands-On Time: 5 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

For the Hummus:

• 1 (15-oz.) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 cup tahini (stirred well)
• 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin (or more to taste)
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (or substitute paprika or Aleppo-style pepper)
• 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt (or to taste)
• 1 Tbsp water

To Serve:

• Additional olive oil, for drizzling
• Paprika or Aleppo-style pepper (optional)
• Chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Soften the Chickpeas

• Place chickpeas and baking soda in a medium saucepan. Add water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil, cover, and cook for about 15 minutes, until chickpeas are very soft and skins begin to slip off. Drain and rinse well.

Step 2: Blend Until Smooth

• Transfer chickpeas to a food processor. Add tahini and lemon juice. Process until very smooth, about 2 minutes. While the motor is running, slowly pour in the olive oil. Add cumin, cayenne, and salt. Pulse to combine. Add water and process again until mixture is silky and whipped.

Step 3: Garnish and Serve

• Spoon the hummus into a bowl. Drizzle with extra olive oil and sprinkle with paprika or Aleppo-style pepper and parsley, if using.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

• Calories: 226
• Fat: 19g
• Carbohydrates: 11g
• Fiber: 3g
• Protein: 5g
• Sodium: 320mg