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This healthy hummus is not only lighter, but also cheaper than most store bought brands. Plus, you can flavor it however you’d like.

This past year we have been trying to focus on eating less processed food with mystery ingredients… and healthy hummus is one of the easiest things to make at home.

Making it yourself has some major advantages – you can control what you put in it, which means no extra preservatives or chemicals. And you can add whatever flavors you want! Rick’s favorite is roasted red pepper, and personally I love cilantro-lime-jalapeño. The options are endless, just add new ingredients to taste!

This recipe is beyond easy. Just add everything to a blender or food processor, and blend! (I use a small, multi-purpose food processor like this one. It is the perfect size for hummus, and super easy to clean.) This hummus also lasts a week in the fridge – maybe longer, but I’m not sure because we always eat it by then!

Healthy Hummus

This hummus is not only healthier, but also cheaper than most store bought brands. It is also very easy to flavor however you’d like.

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings

Cost Per Serving $2.24 total cost

Equipment

food processor or blender

Ingredients

1 can chickpeas
2-3 tbsp water
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp tahini
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 clove garlic minced
½ tsp cumin
¼ tsp salt
sprinkle paprika (for serving) optional

Instructions

Rinse & drain chickpeas.
Add all ingredients besides chickpeas & water to a small food processor or blender. Blend 30 seconds and then add half the chickpeas and 1 tbsp water. Blend another 30 seconds.
Add remaining chickpeas and another tbsp of water. Scrape the sides & continue blending, adding water and processing until desired consistency is achieved.
Taste & add more seasonings as desired.