Hummus has become a household staple around here with both my daughter and I eating it around the clock! But when I stopped to think about how much I was spending on it (we would go through a container in 2 days!), I was afraid I would have to give it up, or at least cut it back. Until I decided to go on a quest for good homemade hummus. I had tried to make it in the past and either found that the texture was off or it was too strong on the tahini flavor. But after a few more trials, I’ve made a recipe that works. And instead of a minimum of $3.99 per small 6oz container, this recipes cuts your costs by more than 50%, even if you use organic ingredients! Plus it won’t have preservatives in it like most major brands.
Ingredients
1 Can Drained Chickpeas (I like Eden Organics brands because it is organic and BPA free)
1/2 t Paprika
1/2 t Cumin
1/2 t Salt
2T Lemon Juice
1/4c Water
1/4c Olive Oil
3T Tahini
Directions
Combine lemon juice and water in a small bowl. Whisk together the tahini and oil in a second small bowl, making sure to get rid of any clumps. Process remaining ingredients in a food processor until fully ground. Scrape down bowl with a rubber spatula. With the machine running, add lemon water through the feed tube. Scrape down the bowl and continue to process for another 1 minute. With machine running, add the oil/tahini mixture through the feed tube and contine to process until the hummus is smooth and creamy. Scrape out into serving bowl and sprinkle with paprika for a pop of color (optional). Enjoy!
Katie Jones MS, RD 