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.
WJM says
I wanted it a bit creamier, so I added 1/4 c greek yogurt. It is fabulous!
Heather says
This is great I have to make my own because of an allergy. I think I will try with roasted garlic next time.
Michelle says
LOVE THIS! SO GOOD!
Made 2 batches, because we ate ALL the first! Used parsley flakes and cayenne pepper in the processor, all blended. For second I used 1 clove garlic & 1/2 tsp garlic salt, omitting other salt, halfed the lemon juice.
Next time I plan on cooking my own chickpeas.
Robin says
Thank you for this recipe. It was so good. I added everything bagel seasoning and lime juice, perfection.
Julie says
Delicious!
Anna says
Thank you, Julie!
Marry Purcell says
Next time I will put in a little bit less lemon juice.
Rachael says
Easy and better than store bought. Doesn't have bitter taste.
Anna says
I'm so glad! Thank you, Rachael!
Belinda says
This was perfect. Just the ingredients I had at home. So simple and tasty
Cindy says
So good! Taste just like store bought
Anna says
I am so glad! Thank you, Cindy!
Mary says
Thank you. I ve tried making hummus to save $ for years. Trying to lower outrageous blood pressure naturally I did not put salt in it but i did put alot more cumin lemon &red pepper. It was not as satisfying as store bought but I'm sure that's the salt!
I also I ate it with raw vegies instead of salted pita crackers etc. Thank you! etc. But for the 1st time I like my homemade hummus. Thank you!
Nancy says
Hi! What do you think about adding roasted garlic, instead of raw? Could be interesting. Can’t wait to try this!
Anna says
I think it's a delicious idea!
Ann says
I love this recipe! I used your base recipe and added cayenne and chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. AMAZING!!!
Anna says
Hi Ann! Adding cayenne and chipotle peppers with adobo sounds absolutely amazing! Great job! Thank you for making my recipe and for the comment!
Morag says
Tried this recipie as tahini is not a favourite thing for me, didn't have any cumin to hand so I added about half a teaspoon of creamed horseradish to the recipe, now being saved as my go-to dip thanks
Lucia Cook says
Thankyou so much for sharing I’m allergic to tahini I can finally try hummus!! 🥰
Anna says
I actually shared this recipe after my friend mentioned that her son can't have sesame seeds. I am so glad you found it helpful! Enjoy!
Noella says
I was using almond butter instead of Tahini because I don't like the taste of Tahini. I will try your recipe now Anna, thank you.
Sherri says
Love it! Never have tahanni and with this recipe I don't miss it at all!
Anna says
Yay! Thank you, Sherri!