Making hummus is easy. Just combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. If the hummus is too thick, you can add a little water. You can eat it right away, but it will be better if you let it sit overnight to let the flavors meld. Read about the health benefits of hummus here.
DAIRY-FREE VERSIONS:
Classic Hummus
1 can chickpeas + 1/3 cup tahini + 2 TBS olive oil + 2 TBS lemon juice + 1 clove garlic
Southwestern
1 can black beans + 1 chipotle pepper + 2 TBS lime juice + ¼ cup cilantro leaves + 1 tsp cumin
Avocado
1 can chickpeas + 1 ripe avocado + 1 jalapeno + ¼ cup cilantro leaves + 2 TBS lime juice
Beet
1-3/4 cups cooked or canned beets + 1/3 cup tahini + 2 TBS lemon juice + 1 clove garlic
Edamame
1-3/4 cups cooked shelled edamame + 1/3 cup tahini + 2 TBS olive oil + 2 TBS lemon juice + 1 clove garlic
Tapenade
1 can chickpeas + 1/3 cup pitted black olives + 1 roasted red bell pepper + 2 TBS lemon juice + ¼ cup parsley leaves
Green Herb
1 can chickpeas + ½ cup fresh basil + ½ cup fresh parsley + ¼ cup fresh tarragon + 2 TBS olive oil
THESE RECIPES CONTAIN DAIRY:
Greek
1 can chickpeas + ½ cup crumbled feta cheese + 1 cup baby spinach + 2 TBS lemon juice + 1/8 tsp cinnamon
Pesto
1 can chickpeas + 1/3 cup tahini + 2 TBS prepared pesto + 2 TBS lemon juice + 1 TBS grated parmesan cheese
Ranch
1 can chickpeas + 1/3 cup Greek Yogurt + 1 tsp dried parsley + 1 garlic clove + 1 tsp dried dill