Creamy Homemade Hummus with Sumac and Olive Oil Recipe
This creamy hummus recipe delivers a smooth, rich, and flavorful dip made from perfectly blended chickpeas, tahini, and fresh lemon juice. With a few simple steps, including peeling chickpeas for extra creaminess and blending to the perfect texture, this classic Middle Eastern dish is ideal for serving with pita bread, crackers, or fresh vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Hummus Base
- 2 cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup tahini paste
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 6 tablespoons water
Toppings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sumac powder
- Optional: chopped herbs, toasted chickpeas, pomegranate seeds, toasted pine nuts, cherry tomatoes
Instructions
- Peel Chickpeas: Using your hands, gently pop the skins off each chickpea and discard them. This step takes patience and effort but is essential for achieving an ultra-smooth and creamy hummus texture.
- Blend Chickpeas: Place the peeled chickpeas into a food processor and pulse until they form a coarse paste, ensuring even blending for consistency.
- Add Flavorings: Incorporate the tahini paste, freshly squeezed lemon juice, crushed garlic cloves, and sea salt into the chickpea paste. Continue to blend until the mixture is homogenous.
- Adjust Texture: Slowly add water one tablespoon at a time into the food processor while blending continuously. This helps achieve a velvety, smooth, and creamy consistency crucial for perfect hummus.
- Plate and Garnish: Spoon the creamy hummus into a serving bowl, spreading it out and creating wells with the back of a spoon. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle sumac powder on top for added flavor and visual appeal.
- Add Optional Toppings: For extra texture and taste, top with optional ingredients like chopped herbs, toasted chickpeas, pomegranate seeds, toasted pine nuts, or cherry tomatoes.
- Serve: Present the hummus alongside warm pita bread, crackers, or fresh crudités for dipping and enjoying this delicious, classic Middle Eastern dip.
Notes
- Peeling chickpeas is optional but highly recommended for the creamiest texture.
- If tahini paste is too thick, add a little more water to adjust consistency.
- Sumac powder adds a subtle tangy flavor but can be substituted with paprika if unavailable.
- Hummus can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor impact.
