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A bowl of garlic hummus garnished with olive oil, paprika, and chopped herbs, served with sliced cucumber, pita, and assorted fresh vegetables.
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Garlic Hummus

With a few simple ingredients, this garlic hummus is so easy to make and it makes for the best dip to serve alongside pita chips, vegetables, and more.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Servings: 6
Author: Julie Chiou

Equipment

Ingredients 

  • 15 ounces (425 g) canned garbanzo beans drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons tahini
  • 1-2 cloves garlic add more for a more intense garlic flavor
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ⅛ cup (29 ml) olive oil more for a creamier, looser consistency

Instructions

  • In the bowl of a food processor, add garbanzo beans, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
    15 ounces canned garbanzo beans, 2 tablespoons tahini, 1-2 cloves garlic, Juice of 1 lemon, Salt and pepper
    A food processor bowl filled with chickpeas, garlic, spices, and a lemon juice being poured in, with a bottle of olive oil nearby on a light blue surface.
  • Blend until desired consistency, adding more olive oil through the chute to loosen it up. Pause and scrape down the sides then continue blending until desired consistency is reached.
    1/8 cup olive oil
    Overhead view of a food processor filled with smooth, blended hummus next to a bottle of olive oil on a light surface.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving (70 grams) | Calories: 132 kcal | Carbohydrates: 11 g | Protein: 4 g | Fat: 9 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5 g | Potassium: 127 mg | Fiber: 3 g | Sugar: 0.01 g

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