Creamy Ultra-Smooth Hummus From Scratch Easy Tahini Trick Guide
This creamy ultra-smooth hummus recipe features a secret tahini soaking trick that creates a silky texture and balanced flavor, perfect for snacking or entertaining.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (if using canned chickpeas)
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups cooked chickpeas or 1 can (15 oz/425 g), drained and rinsed
- ½ cup (120 ml) tahini, well-stirred
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)
- 2 medium garlic cloves, peeled and roughly chopped
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
- ¼ cup (60 ml) cold water or aquafaba
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¾ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- Optional garnishes: paprika, chopped parsley, toasted pine nuts, or a drizzle of olive oil
Instructions
- Soak the tahini: Place ½ cup of tahini in a small bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of cold water and whisk vigorously until creamy and light in color.
- Prepare chickpeas: If using canned, drain and rinse thoroughly. If using dried, soak overnight and boil until tender (45-60 minutes). Save some cooking liquid or aquafaba.
- Add soaked tahini, chickpeas, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and salt to a food processor. Pulse a few times to start breaking down chickpeas.
- With the processor running, slowly pour in 3 tablespoons olive oil and ¼ cup cold water or aquafaba. Blend until creamy and smooth, about 2-3 minutes, scraping sides as needed.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Add more salt, lemon juice, or garlic if desired. If too thick, blend in more cold water a tablespoon at a time.
- Transfer hummus to a bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle optional garnishes. Serve immediately or chill for about an hour to deepen flavors.
Notes
Soaking the tahini with cold water before blending is essential to remove bitterness and achieve ultra-smooth texture. Scrape the sides of the processor often for even blending. Let hummus rest for 30 minutes if possible to meld flavors. Adjust water quantity slowly to control texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About ¼ cup (60 g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 5
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