This simple hummus without tahini takes 5 minutes to prepare, uses common ingredients, and is so much cheaper than the packaged stuff.
I make this simple hummus without tahini all the time. I absolutely love hummus, and typically have some stocked in my refrigerator. I’ve tried just about every fancy variety and flavor combination of hummus that there is. At some point I started wondering, why is this little tub of bean dip so expensive? I mean come on, it’s mostly just beans, which cost next to nothing. So, I started making my own.
Not only is it cheaper to make your own hummus, but you control the quality of ingredients that go into it. So, there are no weird preservatives or fillers in your dip.
To make this dip, add garbanzo beans, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, salt, and a little bit of water to a food processor. Then, blend until smooth. That’s it! It really is simple. Serve it up with your favorite dippers, like whole grain crackers, chopped veggies, or tortilla chips.
Why skip out on the tahini? Well, you certainly don’t have to. I just find that tahini is one of those ingredients that I don’t always have on hand. And, it’s by far the most expensive ingredient in hummus.
Tahini is a paste made out of sesame seeds. It kind of reminds me of sesame flavored peanut butter. I like it. And, I like hummus that has tahini in it. I just don’t find it necessary. So if I don’t have it, which I often don’t, this is my go-to recipe.
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Simple Hummus Without Tahini
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Ingredients
- 1 (15 oz.) can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained and rinsed
- 2 to 4 tbsp. water
- 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 3/4 tsp. ground cumin
- ¼ to 1/2 tsp. salt
Instructions
- Add the garbanzo beans, 2 tablespoons of water, the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and ¼ teaspoon of salt to a food processor. Process until smooth and creamy. If needed, add additional water to thin out the hummus and ¼ teaspoon of salt to your taste preference.
- Store covered in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Still want tahini in your hummus? No problem. Just add 2 tablespoons of tahini to the food processor with the rest of the ingredients and process until smooth.
What can I say except fantastic and thumbs up 👍 😀 👌
Soooooo good! Better than store bought
Great ingredients!!!!
This hummus has been a great salty treat, because I just started a low fat diet for health reasons. It’s very easy to make. I usually add a bit of extra cumin. It’s smooth and delicious- great recipe!
I’ve made this four times in two days since discovering this unbelievably good recipe. Thank you SO much. I’ll never make a single batch again, it’s too good and just doesn’t last
I would beware o making too much at once, unless you have a household happy to eat it all up. This recipe, like all good made-from-scratch recipes – has no preservatives. Last week, I made a double batch and, alas, what was left of it today was all moldy.
Yummy- added a few red pepper flakes. Thank you for sharing!
I have a grandson allergic to sesame seeds. This is my go to recipe for a dip at my house when he is here! thank you
I really wanted to make hummus with my left over chickpeas, but didn’t have stuff to make tahini. This recipe is delicious! Will definitely be making this one again. Yum!
I made this for my daughter whose allergic to sesame…it’s a huge hit!! I added a bit more salt and 2 cloves of garlic. Next time I’ll start with one though because it is pretty garlicky! But will definitely be making again!
Thank you for this recipe. I finally opened up my Cuisinart food processor gift and used it for the first time! It’s delicious. Since I can’t have tahini, this is perfect!
Easy and great! go easy on the salt and stick to 1/4tsp especially if using sea salt
How long with this store in airtight container in the refrigerator? Does the expiration date of the greek yogurt influence how long it will stay fresh?
Truly less than 10 min to make. Great to satisfy craving. :)THANK YOU!
Oh thank you so much for this recipe!! My granddaughter is allergic to sesame seeds and other nuts. They eat a lot of hummus in their family as they are from Iraq. Now, she can eat it also! Thank you again!!
What is the garnish sprinkled on top of the finished hummus?
This recipe was excellent. I will never buy tahini again!
So so delicious! Beyond easy and flavors are amazing!!
I just made this and it’s delicious!!! My first time ever making hummus. I had no idea it was this easy. I didn’t have cumin, so left that out, but I don’t miss it.
Excellent recipe for no tahini! I added 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika and a small onion that I caramelized and cooled first~ delicious!
Thanks for sharing your recipe!
Wow. This recipe is delicious, light and super easy. I will not buy hummus from the grocery anymore. I used basil infused olive oil and fresh organic lemons. Try it. Now.