If you haven't ever made Hummus yourself, I'll tell you that homemade hummus is a GAME CHANGER. Firstly, it's so much healthier and economical to make your own, but it's also truly more delicious. You can make a big batch and then eat it with veggies, chips, or even as a yummy side to grilled chicken, fish, or steak. This recipe is the best one I've made and definitely one to try if you've never made your own hummus.
The night before, place the dried Garbanzo Beans in a large bowl covered by at least twice as much cold water. The beans will soak up the water, expanding and softening overnight, so you want to make sure there’s enough water for them to do their thang!
The following day, drain the Garbanzo Beans. They should be larger and slightly softer.
Add the drained Garbanzo Beans to a medium saucepan over high heat, and then add the baking soda, stirring constantly for 2-3 minutes.
Add the 7 cups of room temperature water to the pan and bring to a boil. Continue to cook for 45 minutes, until the beans are soft enough to smush between your thumb and index finger. (Blow on them first! They’ll be hot!)
Now they should be nice and soft!
Next, Add your softened Garbanzo Beans to your blender, and blend on high until they form a thick paste. Keeping the blender on high, add the Tahini, the Lemon Juice, Garlic, and a large pinch of salt through the hole at the top of the blender, and then slowly pour in your 7 tbsp of ice cold water. (If you’re not sure how to get ice cold water without the ice, add a bunch of ice to a cup of water and mix the ice around until the water has chilled, and then strain 7 tbsp of the cold ice water from the ice, and add that.) Continue to blend for about 5 minutes until all the ingredients are well combined.
Refrigerate for 30 minutes, and enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Homemade Creamy Lemon Garlic & Tahini Hummus
Amount Per Serving (6 oz)
Calories 244Calories from Fat 162
% Daily Value*
Fat 18g28%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Sodium 219mg10%
Potassium 309mg9%
Carbohydrates 18g6%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 2987IU60%
Vitamin C 4mg5%
Calcium 68mg7%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.