Description
A simple and adaptable homemade chickpea hummus that is creamier and more flavorful than store-bought versions, perfect for parties and as a nutritious snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 x 400g can chickpeas, drained (reserve the liquid, known as aquafaba)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 1/3 cup reserved chickpea liquid
Instructions
- Drain the chickpeas, reserving the liquid for later.
- Blend the chickpeas, peanut butter, garlic, lemon juice, cumin, coriander, and salt in a food processor.
- Pour in the reserved chickpea liquid to start blending.
- Process for 2 to 3 minutes until creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Add an ice cube and blend again for freshness.
- Serve in a bowl, garnished with olive oil, cumin, fresh herbs, and roasted peanuts.
Notes
Adjust seasoning and liquid for desired consistency. Hummus tastes better after sitting for a few hours or overnight.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg