Hummus is so easy to make at home, takes just minutes to blend, saves money, and can be customized based on what other flavors or spices you enjoy.
My basic hummus recipe follows, and from there I tweak it.
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Four-Ingredient Hummus (vegan, gluten-free)
Ingredients:
1 Can Garbanzo Beans (Drained about 80% of the way. You can make your own beans but I frankly don’t have the time or desire and for 99 cents, I use TJ’s organic garbanzos, happily)
3/4 of a Tsp of Salt (increase to taste, if desired)
Juice of half a lemon (1-2 Tbsp)
3-4 Tbsp olive oil (Note: Some people would drizzle it in at the end but I add it with everything else)
Directions:
Combine everything in the canister of a food process or blender and blend until desired texture is reached. Hummus will keep for up to 4 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Optional (add some, none, or a combo)
2 Tbsp Tahini (or 1/4 c sesame seeds)
1/4 c diced bell peppers (I added red to this recipe)
1/4 c diced zucchini (I added zukes to this recipe)
1/4 c cucumber
Garlic to taste
Onion to taste
Chipotle Seasoning to taste
Mrs. Dash Grill Seasonings or Seasoning Blends work amazingly well in homemade hummus. The right “flavors” are already pre-mixed and there’s no extra sodium. I would use 1 Tbsp of whatever Seaonsing Blend you choose. Mrs. Dash Chipotle Blend is really good and this is a case where I don’t sweat the non-organic status.
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The ingredients
…The Extra’s or the Optional’s (add some, none, or a combo)
2 Tbsp Tahini (or 1/4 c sesame seeds)
1/4 c diced bell peppers (I added red to this recipe)
1/4 c diced zucchini (I added zukes to this recipe)
1/4 c cucumber
Garlic to taste
Onion to taste
Chipotle Seasoning to taste
Mrs. Dash Grill Seasonings or Seasoning Blends work amazingly well in homemade hummus. The right “flavors” are already pre-mixed and there’s no extra sodium. I would use 1 Tbsp of whatever Seaonsing Blend you choose. Mrs. Dash Chipotle Blend is really good and this is a case where I don’t sweat the non-organic status.
For this hummus blend, I added 1/4 c of red pepper and 1/4 c of zukes
A quick blend later and I was in veggie-hummus heaven. You can see the colorful veggie flecks. I like a little color and texture to my hummus for sure.
I put it in a container for the fridgey. And a bonus is that I put the price tag of the large container this recipe makes at about $1.25
99 cents for the organic garbanzo’s from TJ’s and the 1/2 of lemon at 25 cents. So there ya have it…a money saver for all you hummus heads, too!
And you know what this hummus is really good on? Those Raw Vegan Kale Chips I make!
Yummm.
Do you like hummus or make your own?
AMAZING. i pinned this. walked into my kitchen and 5 minutes later I’m heating my veggies dipped in this hummus. only used 1/2 tsp salt, 2 tbsp evoo. so good. unbelievably flavorful and lemony and light. THANK YOU well done.
So glad you made it and it’s a hit! People make SUCH a big deal over hummus and I never know why…it’s so cheap and easy to make on your own! Next time add any variety of seasonings, a handful of fresh or dried herbs, whatever you like – I like it pretty pure and light but herb-it-up if you like!
I am absolutely addicted to hummus! This is so easy when not having enough ingridients at home. But what I really love about hummus is how creative I can get with it, I love adding things like olives or veggies (pepper or carrots or even broccoli) or spicy peppers for an extra kick!
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These are great, Averie! I don't have a dehydrator but I put my oven verrrrry low and hours later, voila! Delicious cheezy kale chips. Thanks sweet Averie!
I've been making these kale chips at least once a week now! We LOVE them. I used purple kale in my most recent batch and they came out just as wonderful (and green!). Thanks for the amazing recipe!
Delicious, thank you!!!
Love the reminder pictures, yummy! :)
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Ooooh I'm a big fan of this highlight post :) I love the way you put banana slices on your bread and cake – makes it so much more true to the flavor and I am totally taking a page out of your book next time I make some. Peanut butter will also be involved ;o)
Can you believe I've never tried to make kale chips? I've also never had nooch! There is so much I still have to explore and want to taste. That's the most amazing thing about blogs, in my opinion – it helps me create never-ending "to try" lists!
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Best and easiest dessert? Sign me up!
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Sure doesn't sound like you rested too much on Saturday! Your dishes look great!
You've had a very busy- but successful!- week! As soon as I get a dehydrator, whenever that may be, I'm making macaroons. YUM. Your kale chips look pretty fab as well… I've only made them a couple times (baked in the oven), but the next time I buy kale I will try your recipe… even though it won't be quite raw!
girl, are you trying to kill me with all this awesome food!?! :)
i live in a largely hispanic community so i'm starting to pick it up.