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
August 2, 2012 at 10:29 amYum! 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
August 2, 2012 at 8:00 pmThanks for your sweet comment Noel!
Patty@homemakersdaily.com says
August 2, 2012 at 11:45 amHummus 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
August 2, 2012 at 8:01 pmHi Patty, quesadillas are good too. Pizza roll ups sound good. How do you make them?
Paloma says
August 2, 2012 at 2:34 pmI love hummus!!! so I will try this one! Seems easy and yummy!
jehdld says
August 2, 2012 at 3:40 pmI 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
August 2, 2012 at 8:02 pmIt is so simple to make! Thank you for stopping by the Island.
Blond Duck says
August 2, 2012 at 6:44 pmI’ve always wanted to make this! Popped in from SITS!
Melanie says
August 3, 2012 at 12:35 amHow easy is that? I love hummus! I’m definitely going to have to make this.
Patty says
August 3, 2012 at 6:05 amVery yummy and super easy! Must give it a try 🙂
Lesley Forbes says
August 4, 2012 at 8:20 amI 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
August 5, 2012 at 7:10 amHi 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
August 4, 2012 at 12:27 pmYum, I could do this! Thank you!
Kate says
August 4, 2012 at 1:09 pmI love making hummus! I like adding roasted, ground cumin to mine and lots of lemon. Visiting from the Saturday Sharefest 🙂
organizedisland says
August 5, 2012 at 7:10 amI’ll have to try adding cumin, I love adding flavors to change it up.
Recreateanddecorate says
August 4, 2012 at 1:21 pmLOVE hummus and this looks like my husbands recipe! 🙂
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Nicole @ Adventures of a Semper Fi Family says
August 5, 2012 at 8:38 pmWhat 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
August 6, 2012 at 6:27 amHi Nicole! Oooh! Roasted red pepper sounds good too! Thank you for stopping by!
Cathy says
August 6, 2012 at 2:56 amThanks 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
August 6, 2012 at 6:37 pmThanks for stopping by Cathy!
Maribel Reyes says
August 6, 2012 at 12:31 pmThank 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
August 6, 2012 at 6:41 pmI 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
August 9, 2012 at 4:24 pmThis 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
December 5, 2012 at 7:05 ampinned it! Every month I try to make at list one pinned recipe and this is definitely going on the list 🙂
Organizedisland says
December 5, 2012 at 9:03 amThanks for the pin Stephanie! 🙂
Stephanie says
December 5, 2012 at 7:06 ampinned it! Every month I try to make at least one pinned recipe and this is definitely going on the list!