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A smooth and creamy bowl of hummus, garnished with olive oil and paprika.

Quick way to grow, Master Hummus: 5 Key Recipes

This guide provides five essential hummus recipes, from classic to unique variations, ensuring you master the art of making delicious, homemade hummus.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Classic Hummus
  • 15 ounces canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2-4 tablespoons cold water
  • olive oil for drizzling
  • paprika for garnish
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
  • classic hummus base
  • 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, drained
Garlic and Herb Hummus
  • classic hummus base
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Spicy Sriracha Hummus
  • classic hummus base
  • 1-2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
Black Olive Hummus
  • classic hummus base
  • 1/4 cup pitted black olives, chopped

Equipment

  • food processor
  • serving bowls

Method
 

Classic Hummus
  1. Combine chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and minced garlic in a food processor.
  2. Process until smooth, gradually adding cold water until the desired consistency is reached.
  3. Transfer to a serving bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with paprika.
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
  1. Add roasted red peppers to the classic hummus ingredients before processing.
Garlic and Herb Hummus
  1. Mix chopped fresh parsley, cilantro, and dried oregano into the classic hummus after processing.
Spicy Sriracha Hummus
  1. Add Sriracha sauce to the classic hummus ingredients before processing, adjusting to your preferred spice level.
Black Olive Hummus
  1. Fold chopped pitted black olives into the classic hummus after processing.

Notes

For extra smooth hummus, remove the skins from the chickpeas before processing. Adjust lemon juice and garlic to your taste. Hummus can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.