• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Humbly Homemade
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Home
  • Recipes
  • Seasonal
  • About
  • Collaborate
  • Summer Baking
search icon
Homepage link
  • Home
  • Recipes
  • Seasonal
  • About
  • Collaborate
  • Summer Baking
×
Home » Recipes » Condiments

Hommus | Hummus from Scratch

Published: Mar 16, 2023 · Updated: Jul 22, 2024 by Carissa Erzen · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

Jump to Recipe Save RecipeSaved!
5 from 3 votes

Hummus, also known as hommus, is a savory, creamy dip that originated in the Middle East. It takes only 5 main ingredients and 10 minutes to make!

a grey plate topped with homemade hommus

About this Recipe

Hommus is traditionally eaten with bread in the Middle East. But since it's popularity has spread around the world, now it's also enjoyed with chips, pretzels, and vegetables.

Authentic Arabic hommus is made from boiled dried chickpeas (also called garbanzo beans). I use canned chickpeas to make the whole process faster. But if you choose to cook dried chickpeas, add about half a teaspoon of baking soda to the cooking water. This will soften the chickpea skins as they cook, so your hommus will be extra smooth.

Should I Remove Chickpea Skins?

Some folks recommend to remove the skins from the chickpeas before blending them.
I don't notice a huge texture difference, and removing all the skins is very time consuming, so I just leave the skins on.

And after spending the last five years in my kitchen developing fool-proof recipes for beginner home cooks, I think this hommus is the best since it only takes 10 minutes!

a hand dipping a baby carrot into a plate of hommus

Ingredients

  • Canned chickpeas
  • Olive oil
  • Fresh lemon juice
  • Garlic
  • Salt
  • Ground paprika
bowls of chickpeas, olive oil and paprika

How to Make Homemade Hommus

1. Add all the ingredients in a blender or food processor.

a food processor with chickpeas and garlic cloves in it

2. Blend for several minutes, scraping down the sides with a spatula periodically until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

a food processor with blended chickpea hummus in in

3. To serve, spread the hommus on a plate. Top with ground paprika or sumac, a few whole chickpeas, chopped parsley, zaatar, or an extra drizzle of olive oil.

side view of a plate of hommus topped with chickpeas and olive oil

Recipe Variations and Substitutions

  • If raw garlic upsets your stomach, use ¼ teaspoon garlic powder instead.
  • Add ¼ cup tahini for an extra creamy texture and authentic flavor.
  • I like my hommus really thick, but if you prefer more runny hummus, add one or two tablespoons of cold water as you blend the ingredients together.
  • Optional toppings: chopped parsley, drizzle of olive oil, whole chickpeas, ground paprika or sumac, and zaatar.

More Middle Eastern Inspired Recipes

  • Vegan Knafeh
  • Ma'amoul or Mamool
  • Baklava Cheesecake
  • Basbousa
  • Baked Falafel
  • Date Cake
  • Vegan Baklava
a partially eaten plate of homemade hummus

Hommus | Hummus from Scratch

Carissa Erzen
Hummus, also known as hommus, is a savory, creamy dip that originated in the Middle East. It takes only 5 main ingredients and 10 minutes to make!
5 from 3 votes
Print Pin Recipe Rate Recipe Save Saved Recipe!
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Blend Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Servings 4 servings
Calories 216 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 15 ounces canned chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 small cloves garlic peeled
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground paprika optional topping

Instructions
 

  • Add all the ingredients in a blender or food processor.
  • Blend for several minutes, scraping down the sides with a spatula periodically until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  • To serve, spread the hommus on a plate.
    Spread the ground paprika on a small plate. Press the back of a fork in a little water or olive oil, then press it in the paprika. Press and drag the back of the fork through the edge of the hummus on four corners to create a pretty design with the seasoning.
    Enjoy!!

Notes

  • If you choose to cook dried chickpeas, add about half a teaspoon of baking soda to the cooking water. This will soften the chickpea skins as they cook, so your hommus will be extra smooth.
  • If raw garlic upsets your stomach, use ¼ teaspoon garlic powder instead.
  • If your hommus is too thick, add one or two tablespoons of cold water as you blend the ingredients together.
  • Blend in ¼ cup tahini for an extra creamy texture and authentic flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 216kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 5gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 587mgPotassium: 170mgFiber: 5gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 140IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg
Keyword hommus, hummus
Did you make this recipe?Leave a comment below - I love hearing from you!

More Easy Condiments and Dips

  • A slice of bread covered in butter and chopped olives.
    5-Minute Garlic Kalamata Olive Butter
  • A slice of bread covered in bright orange butter.
    5-Minute Spicy Chili Butter with Lime
  • A hand holding a slice of bread spread with chopped rosemary and butter.
    5-Minute Onion Rosemary Butter
  • A slice of buttered bread on top of another slice of bread.
    Simple 2-Minute Garlic Butter

About Carissa Erzen

Growing up in Germany, I fell head-over-heels in love with ALL the German baked goods, from Lebkuchen to pretzels. Now I'm the founder, recipe developer, and food photographer behind Humbly Homemade, where I test and share German sweets lovingly created from scratch. So pull up a chair, and stay a while!

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Josie

    July 23, 2024 at 2:48 pm

    5 stars
    So creamy and delicious! I love hummus with pita bread, and this one was so yummy!

    Reply
    • Carissa Erzen

      July 30, 2024 at 2:40 pm

      Yes, pita with hummus is a classic combo! Thanks!

      Reply
  2. Molly

    July 23, 2024 at 2:47 pm

    5 stars
    I usually just buy hummus from the store, but I tried this homemade version and it was delicious! I really like it with the extra olive oil on top.

    Reply
    • Carissa Erzen

      July 30, 2024 at 2:41 pm

      I'm so glad you enjoyed this homemade version!

      Reply
5 from 3 votes (1 rating without comment)

I'm eggcited to hear from you :) Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Primary Sidebar

A girl in a pink apron sitting on a kitchen counter.

Hello, I'm Carissa!

I'm the founder, recipe developer, and food photographer behind Humbly Homemade. Inspired by my childhood growing up in Germany, I share recipes of delicious German bakes from scratch.

Learn More

Stay Connected

  • YouTube
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • TikTok

Sign Up + Never Miss a New Recipe!

Summer Baking

  • A loaf of dark orange bread next to two slices.
    Rustic Tomato Basil Bread (Dutch Oven)
  • Pink cookies in a pile with sliced freeze dried strawberries on top.
    Strawberry Sugar Cookies (Fresh & Freeze Dried Strawberries!)
  • A slice of cake filled with blackberries on a plate.
    Easy Lemon Blackberry Cake with Lemon Glaze
  • A purple cake topped with fresh lemon slices and dried lavender flowers.
    Moist Lemon Lavender Cake with Lemon Drizzle

Trending Recipes

  • German Butter Cookie Biscuits | Butterkekse
  • Authentic German Apple Strudel from Scratch
  • Blueberry Strudel with Phyllo Dough
  • Spicy Peanut Butter Noodles

Footer

Let's Get Baking!

No baking experience? No problem! I've spent the past six years developing fool-proof recipes that anyone can create.

About

  • About
  • Work with Me
  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclosure Policy
  • Shop

Recipes

  • Recipe Index
  • Cookies
  • Cake
  • Bread
  • Dessert
  • Breakfast

Connect

  • YouTube
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • TikTok

Copyright © 2025 Humbly Homemade. All rights reserved.

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Rate This Recipe!

Your vote:




Let us know what you thought of this recipe:

This worked exactly as written, thanks!
My family loved this!
Thank you for sharing this recipe - it was absolutely delish!!

Or write in your own words:

A rating is required
A name is required
An email is required

Recipe Ratings without Comment

Something went wrong. Please try again.