This Easy Hummus without Tahini is a simple recipe for hummus made with just a few ingredients and no tahini. So much better than the store-bought stuff.
If you are a fan of hummus like me, you will also love the Roasted Red Pepper Hummus. It's healthy and homemade, like my Mashed Cauliflower that can be used as a dip too!
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Why This Recipe Works
Homemade Hummus is one of the easiest dips you can make at home. All you need is a can of chickpeas or garbanzo beans, lemon juice, and olive or grapeseed oil. Classic hummus includes tahini, which is a sesame seed paste or sauce. Since it can be quite difficult to find and expensive, it is not at all required to make a delicious hummus in minutes.
You can easily make flavored hummus by adding roasted red peppers (so delicious!!), avocado (swoon!), or stir in veggies and spices to make a custom blend. This Easy Hummus without Tahini is so simple and quick to make, you can forget the store-bought stuff.
Ingredients:
- chickpeas - Also known as garbanzo beans. I used the canned option but if you have freshly cooked beans, that's great too!
- garlic - I prefer to use fresh garlic to make hummus but in a pinch, garlic powder works.
- citrus juice - I use lemon juice but lime juice is very tasty too. It's just a tad bit stronger in flavor.
- oil - I used grapeseed oil but extra virgin olive oil works perfectly too.
- water - I used it to thin out the dip to my preferred consistency. It's important to add a tablespoon at a time.
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How to make hummus without tahini?
To make hummus, you can use canned chickpeas that have been drained and rinsed OR cook garbanzo beans on the stove top or in the Instant Pot. Next, you need to add garlic cloves, lemon or lime juice, and olive or grapeseed oil. Add water, a tablespoon or two at a time, and blend until the hummus reaches desired consistency. Season hummus with salt, cumin, and pepper, and serve. This hummus is so much better than any store-bought stuff because you know exactly what is in it.
I use my mini food processor that came with the stick blender (affiliate link) because it is perfect and I don't have to pull out the big guy just to make a dip.
How to serve hummus?
You can enjoy this creamy hummus with pita or tortilla chips, spread it on a tortilla, top with veggies and chicken to make a delicious wrap for lunch, stir into your pasta for a healthier sauce option or even use to make veggie burgers. It's so delicious and the flavor options are almost limitless.
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If you like this recipe and make it, let me know in the comments below! Don't forget to rate it if you enjoyed it!
Easy Hummus without Tahini
Ingredients
- 15 ounce can of garbanzo beans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons olive or grapeseed oil
- 3 tablespoons water
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoons salt
- crushed red pepper flakes optional garnish
- chopped parsley optional garnish
Instructions
- Place beans, garlic, lemon juice and oil in a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth.
- Add water, two tablespoons at a time, and blend to reach desired consistency.
- Season with salt, and cumin. Stir.
Caron says
Just made this. Added some cilantro and roasted garlic and red pepper seasoning. Absolutely love this!
Anna says
Thank you, Caron! I'm so glad you enjoyed the hummus!
Rebecca Green says
This is the best hummus, I will be adding some sundried tomatoes and maybe one with roasted red peppers next time 😊
Anna says
Great idea, Rebecca! Thank you for giving my recipe a try!
Glenn Maynor says
I'm only writing this comment today and I've already done the hummus a million times. I really commend it.
Helen says
Wow. Canned chickpeas were on sale so I bought a few cans and looked for a recipe to make my own hummus. I came across this recipe and wasn't sure about it not having tahini in it. But made as directed and it was fantastic! Decided to try it again by doubling the recipe and adding 2 tbsp of sesame seeds and a 1/4 to 1/2 tsp black pepper. Sprinkled tajin seasoning over the top for pretty and pizzazz! Thank you for your recipe! I will never have storebought hummus again! I switch back and forth between your recipe and my add ins for variety!
Stephanie says
First time making my own hummus and it was delicious. This recipe will be on repeat
Anne says
This was so tasty. Thank you for the recipe. I will make it over and over again.
Anna says
Thank you so much, Anne!
Carole Jones says
Can hummus be made without olive oil? I live alone and don't care to buy an item that I don't care for the taste of. Would vegetable oil due in a pinch?
Nina says
I’ve just made this humus and will never buy one from the supermarket again.
So quick and easy and super tasty!
Thanks💜💜
Jola says
Combined with bread from your recipe https://www.crunchycreamysweet.com/no-knead-bread-recipe/ I already know I have to make two servings 🙂