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.
Laura says
Tried this recipe and fell in love with it it's amazing 🥰 . I did add two extra garclic cloves just because I like it alot 🤤.
Alexis novak says
How many tablespoons of jarred minced garlic can i use in replacement of the gloves?
Noella says
It says on the jar that 1 teaspoon equal 1 clove of garlic.
AraG says
Fantastic! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe! Here in Brazil finding Tahini is not the easiest thing, so this recipe was perfect! Thanks again!
Anna says
You are very welcome! I am so glad it is helpful!
Carmen says
So amazing!! I love garlic so I added an extra clove. This will be my go to for years to come. Thank you!
Nisha Floyd says
Can I make this recipe in vitamix ?
Anna says
Any blender works!
Urban Woman from Hatrford says
We love this hummus recipe. You can add whatever to it. My son is allergic to Sesame all of sudden so this recipe gets 5 thumbs up. Thanks Anna! 😊
Anna says
Thank you so much! I am so glad your son can enjoy this hummus! I know there are a lot of people out there who can't have sesame seeds and this recipe was created with that in mind.
Darlene Wilson says
So true, I just found out that I have an allergic reaction to sesame seeds. I am happy that I can have hummus still without it. Thanks for this recipe 😊
Shelley Stockett says
This recipe was great! It can easily be adjusted to any desired favor.
Eden says
Waaaaay too much garlic. I had to add three more cans of beans to get it close to the right ratio
Ramya says
how is two cloves too much?
Jasmine says
Maybe Eden accidentally added 2 whole garlic instead of 2 gloves?
Tina Harms says
What is the serving size? Have to watch sodium intake
priscilla says
how long does it last in the fridge?
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Hi Priscilla! It should be fine for up to one week in the fridge.
Sandra says
This is definitely a must-make!! It looks amazingly delish!
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Thank you, Sandra!
Erin says
This looks fantastic! Perfect!
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Thanks, Erin!
Krista says
What a great snack option! I have to try it out soon!
Katerina says
I found my new favorite hummus recipe!! Its fantastic!!! YUM!
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Thank you, Katerina!
Des says
I am always looking for a good hummus recipe! Found It~
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Yay! That's awesome! Thanks, Des!
Megan says
It was really delicious! My 1 year old ate the crap out of it! Thanks for sharing !
Amanda says
I love this non-tahini version! I don't always have tahini on hand 🙂
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Right? It's still delicious without it! 😀
Allyson Zea says
My husband would go crazy over this hummus!
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
My Hubby loves it and I hope yours will too! Thanks, Allyson!