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One large bowl of creamy hummus with feta and basil topping.
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Easy Healthy Hummus Recipe

This Easy Hummus Recipe comes together in minutes, delivers creamy and flavorful results, and is SO MUCH better than any store-bought hummus! Once you see how easy it is to make healthy hummus at home, you won't be buying it again!
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 63kcal

Equipment

  • blender or food processor

Ingredients

Hummus

  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce (sub for salt or coconut amino for gluten free option)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flake
  • ¼ cup tahini paste look in ethnic isle or next to peanut butter
  • 1 garlic cloves
  • 2 cans garbanzo beans drained
  • ¼ cup olive oil

Checca topping

  • 1 large tomato diced
  • ½ Tablespoon garlic minced
  • ½ Tablespoon coarse salt
  • 1 Tablespoon EVOO
  • basil torn

Instructions

  • Prepare checca by gently mixing all ingredients in bowl, then refrigerating covered until ready to serve.
  • Blend all hummus ingredients in blender, adding EVOO last to achieve correct consistency. Chill.
    Let flavors marry, then when ready to serve, top hummus with checca. Serve with pita or veggies.

Video

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Notes

  • Store your homemade hummus in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7-10 days. You can also freeze hummus for up to three months.
  • Adjust the flavors to your tastes! You can always add more lemon juice or adjust any of the seasonings.
  • Make gluten-free: Use a gluten free soy sauce or coconut aminos 
 

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoon | Calories: 63kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 429mg | Potassium: 38mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 55IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg