Vegetarian Sides & Snacks

Creamy Homemade Hummus

Name: Creamy Homemade Hummus
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 1 can Chickpeas (drained (keep a few for serving)); 1 Garlic Clove (small, peeled and crushed); 1 Lemon (juice and zest); 60 ml Water (cold); 3 tbsp Tahini; 2 tbsp Rapeseed Oil; To drizzle Rapeseed Oil; Pinch Paprika

A silky Middle Eastern dip made with chickpeas, tahini, garlic, and lemon. Quick to make and far superior to shop bought versions.

5 (3 reviews)

• By Ricky Robinson • Updated November 7, 2023

Hummus is a popular Middle Eastern dip made from chickpeas, garlic, lemon, and tahini. It has a creamy texture and nutty flavour that makes it incredibly versatile. Making your own hummus is straightforward and gives you complete control over the ingredients and final taste.

Homemade hummus is simply unbeatable. You won't go back to shop bought once you've tried this version.

This recipe uses rapeseed oil instead of the traditional olive oil. Broighter Gold Rapeseed Oil is produced on Broglasco Farm in Limavady, a family-run farm that takes great pride in growing the rapeseed locally. It has a superb taste and gives this hummus a lovely light flavour that lets the chickpeas and tahini shine through without being too heavy.

The beauty of homemade hummus is that you can adjust it to your preferences. If you like it thinner, add more water. If you prefer a stronger garlic flavour, add another clove. The tahini provides a nutty depth, while the lemon juice adds brightness and balances the richness of the oil and chickpeas.

This is a versatile recipe that can be enjoyed in numerous ways. It works perfectly as a dip for pitta bread or fresh vegetables, or as a spread on sandwiches and wraps. It also makes a great accompaniment to salads and grilled meats, or as a filling for stuffed vegetables. It adds a creamy, savoury element to mezze platters that complements a variety of flavours beautifully.