{"id":"f63c5689-5448-450c-bdc5-bc1a57cda045","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/f63c5689-5448-450c-bdc5-bc1a57cda045","source_url":"https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/classic-chickpea-hummus","title":"Classic Hummus","description":"This easy homemade hummus recipe outshines store-bought versions every time. Using canned chickpeas means no lengthy prep time required.","servings":2,"servings_text":"Makes about 2 cups","cook_time":"10 minutes","total_time":"10 minutes","image_url":"https://assets.bonappetit.com/photos/5a845d048ca2430893f4deca/16:9/w_7648,h_4302,c_limit/hummus-16x9.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1 15.5-oz. can chickpeas","item":"15.5-oz. can chickpeas","quantity":1},{"text":"1 large lemon","item":"large lemon","quantity":1},{"text":"1 garlic clove","item":"garlic clove","quantity":1},{"text":"½ cup tahini, well mixed","item":"tahini, well mixed","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"¾ tsp. (or more) kosher salt","item":"(or more) kosher salt","quantity":0.75,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"10 cranks freshly ground black pepper","item":"cranks freshly ground black pepper","quantity":10},{"text":"¼ tsp. ground cumin","item":"ground cumin","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling","item":"extra-virgin olive oil","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"plus more for drizzling"},{"text":"Za’atar and/or sesame seeds (for serving)","item":"Za’atar and/or sesame seeds","preparation":"for serving"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Start by prepping all of your ingredients: Drain 15.5 oz. chickpeas in a strainer or colander and rinse thoroughly. Let drain again while you do the other prep."},{"number":2,"text":"Cut 1 lemon in half, remove any visible seeds, and squeeze juice into a small bowl. You should have 3–4 Tbsp."},{"number":3,"text":"Smash 1 garlic clove with the flat side of your knife on a cutting board and remove peel. Continue to mash with side of knife until a paste forms. (You can also grate garlic on a microplane if you have one—you're just looking for a fine paste.)"},{"number":4,"text":"Combine drained chickpeas, 3 Tbsp. lemon juice, garlic, ½ cup tahini, ¾ tsp. salt, 10 cracks pepper, ¼ tsp. cumin, and 2 Tbsp. water in a food processor."},{"number":5,"text":"Process until smooth, about 1 minute."},{"number":6,"text":"With the motor running, stream in 3 Tbsp. oil, then continue to process until hummus is very light and creamy, about 1 minute longer. Taste and season with more salt if needed."},{"number":7,"text":"Transfer hummus to a shallow bowl, top with za’atar and/or sesame seeds, and drizzle with more oil.\n→ Mastered this base recipe? Here are 4 ways to mix it up.\nDo ahead: Hummus can be made 4 days ahead. Transfer to an airtight container and chill. \n\nEditor’s note: This recipe was originally published in February 2018. Head this way for more of our best chickpea recipes →"}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:58:29.133266+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:58:29.133266+00:00"}