Easy Homemade Hummus

Hummus is one our favorite healthy snacks. We used to purchase hummus weekly from the grocery store…which costs anywhere from $3 bucks to $6 bucks for a small container. We were delighted to discover how easy it was to make our own hummus at home and it only costs $1-$2 bucks to make. We love to spice up our hummus and it makes a great party dip. 

Easy Homemade Hummus

1 can of organic chickpeas or garbanzo beans

2 tablespoons of toasted sesame seeds

1 small lemon

Extra virgin olive oil

Dashes of paprika

Salt

Pepper

1 Clove of garlic or garlic powder

1 jalapeno or serrano chili pepper (jalapeno for mild heat or a serrano to kick up the heat), remove seeds

Drain chickpeas/garbanzo beans but keep all the juice from the can and set aside to use. Use a small or large food processor and pour olive oil and sesame seeds until they cover the top of the blades and blend. If the seeds do not break up, then add some chickpeas/garbanzo beans and juice from the can and blend until the seeds are completely broken up. Add all chickpeas/garbanzo beans and pour olive oil and juice little by little to loosen up the thickness. Add all other ingredients, squeeze the lemon and blend away. 

Hummus tips: Add a half of avocado to give it some flare…so yummy. Try roasting the peppers and garlic for a fire roasted favorite. 

Pair up with: fresh vegetables, pita chips (Murphy Pita Bread recipe soon to follow), potato chips, or add to a chicken salad and can be used to make your favorite vinaigrette creamy…..the use is endless, please share your fantastic hummus ideas.