Quick and Easy Mediterranean Hummus

Name: Quick and Easy Mediterranean Hummus
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 can of chickpeas (15oz) (cooked or canned); 1/2 a cup of tahini; 1/4 cup of lemon juice; 1-2 garlic cloves or garlic seasoning to taste; Water; 1/4 tsp of cumin; 1/4-1/2 tsp of salt; 2-3 tbsp Olive oil; Sumac (or paprika for serving)

This Quick and Easy Mediterranean Hummus is the perfect side to add to any table. It is creamy, packed with flavor and nutritious. Make it in 10 minutes and serve it in wraps, as a side or snack.

Creamy hummus in a bowl topped with fresh herbs with pepper on top.

Hummus is a great starter option because it is so easy to make. I know you're probably thinking why not just buy hummus from the supermarket but once you try this recipe you'll never go back!

Chickpeas can be used to make Chickpea Curry Made with Coconut Milk, Vegan Quinoa Chickpea Salad, Chickpea Tomato Curry Recipe sandwiches and more. Chickpeas are also the main ingredient in hummus because they have a super creamy texture when blended. All the ingredients used in this recipe are fresh and don't include any preservatives. Making hummus at home allows you to alter the ingredients to suit your taste.

This delicious dip takes just 10 minutes to prepare and is perfect for serving with bread, carrots, cucumbers, celery, olives, or wraps.

Why You Should Try This Recipe

This hummus recipe is quick, easy and delicious.
It can be made with less than ten ingredients.
This quick and easy Mediterranean hummus can be served with various snacks.
You can adjust the seasoning to suit your taste.

Mediterranean Hummus Ingredients

Chickpeas, lemon, olive oil, tahini, garlic, cumin, salt and parsley.

See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

Chickpeas/Garbanzo beans: Chickpeas, or garbanzo beans, are the main ingredients in this scrumptious Mediterranean dip.
Tahini: Tahini is sesame seeds blended into a paste. Use good-quality shop-bought tahini for this recipe.
Lemon juice: Fresh lemon juice works best for this recipe, but you can also use shop-bought lemon juice instead. If it is too strong, dilute it.
Garlic cloves: I prefer to use fresh garlic for this recipe but if you don't have any to hand you can use garlic powder instead.
Water: Make sure you have some water on hand, as this will help to loosen the consistency of the hummus and make it silky smooth. The amount of water you add depends on your preferred texture of hummus.
Cumin: This adds delicious flavor to the hummus.
Salt: to taste or as instructed.
Olive oil: This will give the hummus a smooth texture. You can also drizzle it on top of the hummus when serving.
Sumac: or paprika for serving.
Parsley: Serve this hummus with roughly chopped parsley.

Tips and Substitutions

Smoother hummus: If you want an even smoother hummus, remove the skin from the chickpeas before blending.
Storage: Refrigerate for up to 2-3 days in an air-tight container.
Serving: This bowl is easy to customize and goes well with many different sides like this Quick Persian Shirazi Salad.

How to Make Quick and Easy Mediterranean Hummus

Tahini and lemon juice in a food processor.

Start by adding tahini and lemon juice to a food processor.

Whipped tahini and lemon juice in a food processor.

2. Blend the mixture until smooth. You may need to add water to get a smooth, silky consistency.

Whipped tahini, lemon juice, cumin and salt in a food processor.

3. Once the tahini is smooth, add salt and cumin and blend until smooth.

Whipped tahini, lemon juice, cumin, chickpeas, garlic and salt in a food processor.

4. Next, add garlic cloves and chickpeas to the food processor and blend.

Hummus and olive oil mixed in a food processor.

5. As the mixture blends add olive oil and water.

Tip: The amount of water you add depends on your preferred texture of hummus. Start by adding a small amount and add more if necessary.

6. Blend until the hummus becomes smooth and creamy.

7. Serve this smooth, creamy hummus with olive oil, sumac, fresh parsley and pita, falafel wraps, Best Turkish Bread, carrots, cucumbers and any other side of your choice. You can also serve it with Homemade Chicken Doner Kebab and Authentic Lebanese Falafel Recipe.

Hummus in a white bowl with oil, paprika and parsley on top.

Recipe FAQs

What is Mediterranean hummus made of?

It is made with chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, salt, pepper and oil.

How do Middle Eastern people eat hummus?

It is usually eaten with pita bread.

How to store Mediterranean hummus?

Scoop any remaining dip into an airtight container and refrigerate for up to five days.

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