The best hummus recipe made with no tahini! An easy, healthy, homemade snack that is simple and quick to make. Perfect for an appetizer!
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Hummus is such a delicious snack and is so incredibly easy to make at home. Bonus: homemade hummus tastes so much better than store-bought!
This is such an easy and healthy hummus recipe and is made with only 9 ingredients that are all pantry staples.
Seriously, if you have a can of chickpeas, you should be able to have this on your table in 10 minutes.
We absolutely love healthy appetizers in our house!
My favorite is probably Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip, with Spinach Artichoke Dip coming in at a close second, but this easy hummus recipe is a go-to because of how quick and easy it is to throw together!
Why this is The Best Easy Hummus Recipe
We love this easy hummus recipe for so many reasons:
- No Tahini – Most people don’t have tahini on hand and many times it will go to waste because it will go bad before they use it all.
- Pantry Staples – All of these ingredients (except maybe the chickpeas) are pantry staples, meaning you don’t have to take another trip to the store to have a delicious and healthy snack.
- Budget-Friendly Ingredients – Not to mention, all of the ingredients in this easy hummus recipe are very inexpensive.
- Healthy & Delicious – Chickpeas are the star of this hummus and they are full of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and protein.
What is Hummus?
Authentic hummus is a dip that is Middle Eastern and Mediterranean and made from blending chickpeas with tahini, lemon juice, and garlic.
There are many variations of traditional hummus that are so delicious, including, white bean hummus, dessert hummus, and no-tahini hummus like this simple hummus recipe.
Homemade Hummus Recipe Ingredients
To make this easy hummus recipe, you will need:
- canned chickpeas
- olive oil
- lemon juice
- pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika
- salt, cumin (optional)
You can find substitutions for all of these ingredients below in the green shaded substitutions box.
How to Make this Simple Hummus Recipe
- Drain and rinse canned chickpeas.
- Combine all ingredients in a food processor.
- Pulse until smooth. If your beans are more firm, add 1-2 tablespoons of water to get your desired consistency.
It really is that easy to have a healthy and delicious appetizer!
SUBSTITUTIONS FOR HOMEMADE HUMMUS RECIPE
Beans: You can substitute the chickpeas in this hummus with any beans you like. We prefer navy, great northern, or cannellini beans.
Olive Oil: Avocado oil or melted butter/ghee can be used in place of olive oil. We don’t recommend vegetable oil due to the added unsaturated fats, but it will work.
Salt: If you’re watching your sodium intake or if you are using beans that are high in salt, skip the salt.
Spices: Fresh herbs like chopped green onions, chives, parsley, rosemary or dill would each be a great addition to this hummus.
Lemon Juice: We recommend using fresh lemon juice if possible because it definitely tastes so much better!
Toppings: Hummus toppings are virtually unlimited! We like kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and goat cheese. Toasted pine nuts would be delicious, or even chopped artichoke hearts. You could also try adding everything bagel seasoning!
What is the best way to store this simple hummus recipe?
This hummus is best if eaten fresh.
Freezing: I haven’t tried freezing this hummus, but I don’t think it would work. I think it would really affect the texture.
Storing: This hummus will last for 3-4 days in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
Does Hummus need Tahini? If not, what can be substituted?
No, hummus doesn’t need tahini. This is a tahini-free hummus recipe purposely because so many people only buy tahini to make hummus and it will go bad before they can use it all, or they don’t have it on hand at all!
Yes, you do need to cook chickpeas for hummus. You can’t make hummus with raw chickpeas. Canned chickpeas come precooked or you can cook them yourself.
It’s not necessary to peel the chickpeas for hummus. Some say peeling your chickpeas makes hummus more creamy, but I don’t see a difference and it’s way too much work!
Hummus is an awesome healthy snack. This hummus is 124 calories per serving. It has great healthy carbs, protein, and fiber from chickpeas, and it’s made with only 7 ingredients (and 2 optional ingredients). There are no preservatives, gums, or fillers that you might find in store-bought hummus, and it is also lower in salt.
You can serve this easy hummus recipe warm or cold. You can put it in the oven at 400 for about 10 minutes and serve it with warm pita bread, but it’s just as delicious cold!
Pretzels, pita bread, chips, veggies, or on a Mediterranean salad
How to serve this Healthy Hummus Recipe:
You can serve this easy hummus recipe warm or cold. You can put it in the oven at 400 for about 10 minutes and serve it with warm pita bread, but it’s just as delicious cold!
Any of these dippers would be delicious with this hummus:
- Pita Bread
- Chips – these chips are yummy!
- Pretzels – (I love these flat ones for dipping!)
- Veggies – Celery, peppers, and carrots go well with this.
- A spoon… kidding? Not really. It’s that good.
- On a salad or these Greek Chicken Cauliflower Rice Bowls
Other healthy appetizer recipes:
We love appetizers and these are some of our other healthy appetizer favorites:
Recipe for Hummus
Ingredients
- 15 oz cooked chickpeas rinsed and drained
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt optional – omit if low sodium
- ¼ teaspoon cumin optional
Instructions
- If using canned beans, drain and rinse before making hummus.
- In a food processor combine all ingredients.
- Pulse until smooth. Depending on the firmness of the beans/your food processor – you may need to add 1-2 tablespoons of water.
- *Important note: If you’re using canned beans with salt, you may want to cut back on the salt in the recipe. You can always make it without added salt, taste it, and then add more to your taste.
Krista Poolpeace says
This was delicious!! I followed the recipe exactly and it came out perfect!
The Clean Eating Couple says
So glad you liked it, Krista!
Eileen M says
Looks great! To clarify, you use only 5 ounces of chickpeas? What do you do with the rest of the can?
The Clean Eating Couple says
Hi Eileen – the recipe uses the whole can, rinsed and drain – it’s 15 oz of chickpeas!
Eileen says
Thanks, my bad, I thought it said 5. That’s what I get for reading it on my phone! 😬
Madison says
Love that this hummus recipe doesn’t use tahini – so much easier to make on a whim!
Karen says
Great recipe!! I used organic canned chick peas and I had to add a bit more water to get to the right consistency. My first time making hummus and it’s amazing! Taste more fresh than store bought and without the added extras that no one needs. Thank you!!