This Garlic Hummus is smooth, creamy and so full of flavor! It’s made with just a few simple ingredients and comes together in minutes. Serve it with your favorite veggies or use it as a spread for sandwiches and wraps.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It’s a great after-school snack to serve with vegetables.
- This flavorful spread encourages picky eaters to enjoy their vegetables.
- It’s so easy to make and it’s not filled with preservatives like store-bought.
Ingredients
You only need a few simple ingredients to help you make this homemade hummus recipe. All of these ingredients are pantry staples that you may already have on hand which can save you a trip to the grocery store.
- chickpeas, drained
- garlic cloves
- sea salt
- pepper
- extra virgin olive oil
- lemon juice
- cumin
- tahini, optional
Equipment
You only need a few kitchen tools to help you make this delicious homemade garlic hummus recipe. You don’t need any fancy kitchen tools to make this simple recipe. You should have these tools on hand already.
- food processor or blender
- serving bowl
How to Make Garlic Hummus
Making this smooth dip is easy just follow the directions below and you will tasty garlic-loaded spread that your whole family will love.
- Place all ingredients in a food processor or blender and puree until smooth.
- Taste, and adjust the seasoning to your liking.
- Serve and enjoy.
Storage
This homemade garlic hummus recipe can be stored in an airtight container and kept in the fridge for up to one week. I do not recommend freezing this dip as it can change its texture once thawed.
What to serve with this creamy spread
Serve this dip with carrots, celery, or broccoli. Or you can serve it with these Nut and Seed Crackers on use on a sandwich made with this Keto Flaxseed Bread recipe. You can also use it on a wrap made with these Spinach Tortilla Wraps.
Pro Tips
Here are a few tips to make sure that your hummus turns out perfectly every time that you make it.
- Make sure to drain your chickpeas well before adding them to the food processor or blender.
- You can add more or less garlic to this recipe depending on how much of a garlic flavor you want.
- Tahini is a sesame paste that is often used in hummus recipes, but it is not necessary for this recipe. If you do not have any on hand, feel free to leave it out or substitute it with another nut butter.
- If you want a thinner hummus, add more olive oil or water until you reach the desired consistency.
- Serve this garlic hummus recipe with your favorite veggies for dipping. You could also enjoy it with these Chia Seed Crackers.
FAQs
Do you have questions about this Garlic Hummus recipe? Here are answers to the most commonly asked questions for this recipe.
This homemade garlic hummus recipe is made with chickpeas, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and spices.
This garlic hummus recipe can be stored in an airtight container and kept in the fridge for up to one week.
If you don't have a food processor or blender, you can make hummus by using a potato masher.
Garlic Hummus
Ingredients
- 2 cans chickpeas drained - always be sure that cans are BPA free
- 1-2 cloves garlic
- 1½ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 TBS lemon juice
- ¼ tsp cumin
- 1/4 cup tahini- optional - I make this recipe both with and without tahini and it is delicious both ways- tahini is loaded with calcium so if you like it go ahead and add it!
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a food processor or blender and puree until smooth.
- Taste, and adjust seasoning to your liking.
- Serve and enjoy.
Notes
This homemade garlic hummus recipe is made with chickpeas, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and spices.
If you don't have a food processor or blender, you can make hummus by using a potato masher.
This garlic hummus recipe can be stored in an airtight container and kept in the fridge for up to one week.