Smooth and creamy hummus made with a few simple ingredients including 1 can of chickpeas. Easy and delicious small batch recipe only takes 10 minute to make!
Combine the chickpeas, olive oil, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the blade attachment or a blender.
Process until smooth. The longer you process in the food processor, the smoother the hummus will be. If the hummus is too thick, slowly add in 1 to 2 tablespoons of water until you reach the perfect consistency.
Taste and add additional salt if necessary.
Transfer the hummus to a bowl and garnish with toasted pine nuts, a swirl of olive oil and a pinch of smoked paprika, if desired. Enjoy with pita chips or raw vegetables.
Notes
Tahini Substitutes: While tahini gives hummus its classic earthy depth, you can make do without it. Sunflower seed butter or unsweetened nut butters like almond or cashew can be used as an alternative, but note that this will change the hummus flavor.
Tahini's Shelf Life: If you have tahini on hand, it's a great addition. Don't worry about it going to waste; a jar keeps well in the fridge for an extended period once opened.
Olive Oil as a Blending Aid: If you're opting out of tahini, you may need to up the olive oil quotient to achieve the right blending consistency for your chickpeas.
Flavor Adjustment: When using alternative ingredients to tahini, you might need to tweak the other seasonings, such as lemon juice or garlic, to balance the flavors.
Check the Consistency: The texture of your hummus can also change based on the substitute you use. Feel free to add a tablespoon of water to smooth things out if needed.