Simple Hummus is an easy recipe that can be put together in about 5 minutes, if you have the ingredients in your kitchen. All of these ingredients can be found in most major supermarkets. A few years ago Tahini was harder to find, but not any longer.
Simple Hummus Recipe:
2 cloves garlic (chopped, I use the jar variety)
1 15 oz can garbanzo beans
4 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon Tahini (made with sesame seeds, found in the international section of a market)
1 teaspoon olive oil
Salt & pepper to taste
Put the ingredients into a blender.
Mix all of the above until smooth. The consistency should be creamy and blended.
I like to add a little Tapatio hot sauce to spice it up, but it tastes good without it too. I like to serve it with pita chips or sliced carrots, peppers and celery. It is a great appetizer to pull together when you have unexpected company or just need something quick. It is also one of the healthier appetizer recipes when served from fruit. It helps me stay away from some of the fried food that is not friendly to my figure.
You can also add a little chile or roasted red peppers to add a little flavor to the hummus.
What is your go to recipe when you need a quick appetizer?
Noel says
Yum! I am always buying this for about 4bucks each visit to the store. I bet this recipe is also so much better. Thanks for all these great tips and ideas! You are naturally all that I wish to be! haha
organizedisland says
Thanks for your sweet comment Noel!
Patty@homemakersdaily.com says
Hummus is actually one of my go-to appetizers. I almost always have tahini and garbanzo beans in the pantry. I also do cheese quesadillas or pizza roll-ups.
organizedisland says
Hi Patty, quesadillas are good too. Pizza roll ups sound good. How do you make them?
Paloma says
I love hummus!!! so I will try this one! Seems easy and yummy!
jehdld says
I am so glad you put where to find Tahini because I would have no idea otherwise. I’m supposed to bring an appetizer to a gathering later this month. I think I know what I’ll bring now!
organizedisland says
It is so simple to make! Thank you for stopping by the Island.
Blond Duck says
I’ve always wanted to make this! Popped in from SITS!
Melanie says
How easy is that? I love hummus! I’m definitely going to have to make this.
Patty says
Very yummy and super easy! Must give it a try 🙂
Lesley Forbes says
I love this! I live in South Africa – what would be a substitute for garbonza beans? I have never heard of them? Thanks! Visiting from SITS.
organizedisland says
Hi Leslie from South Africa! They might be called chickpeas in other areas. You could try northern beans or navy beans and see if you like it. Thanks for stopping by!
Amber says
Yum, I could do this! Thank you!
Kate says
I love making hummus! I like adding roasted, ground cumin to mine and lots of lemon. Visiting from the Saturday Sharefest 🙂
organizedisland says
I’ll have to try adding cumin, I love adding flavors to change it up.
Recreateanddecorate says
LOVE hummus and this looks like my husbands recipe! 🙂
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Nicole @ Adventures of a Semper Fi Family says
What a coincidence that I just made hummus for a last minute neighborhood cook out today. I substitute peanut butter for tahini and water for olive oil. I love to throw in some roasted red pepper too. Yum! Stopping by from SoCal Social!
organizedisland says
Hi Nicole! Oooh! Roasted red pepper sounds good too! Thank you for stopping by!
Cathy says
Thanks for the recipe – hummus is my go to snack – but making my own would def save some money….Stopping by from Debbie Doos….
organizedisland says
Thanks for stopping by Cathy!
Maribel Reyes says
Thank you for posting this! I’ve always wondered how hummus is made and would love to include some olives, have you tried adding other ingredients?
organizedisland says
I have only added hot sauce and extra garlic. I have heard some people add avocado, but have not tried it. Olives sound like a good addition. I’ll have to try it! Thanks for stopping by Maribel!
Paula says
This beats buying it in the store any day and it is super fresh. I must try this. I would love it if you could share this wonderful post at our WIW linky party. I hope you can join us.
Paula
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Stephanie says
pinned it! Every month I try to make at list one pinned recipe and this is definitely going on the list 🙂
Organizedisland says
Thanks for the pin Stephanie! 🙂
Stephanie says
pinned it! Every month I try to make at least one pinned recipe and this is definitely going on the list!