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This easy Lemon Hummus is bright,  flavorful, and so simple to make at home! You will love this authentic Mediterranean hummus. 

What’s your go-to snack? For the last year or so, mine has been hummus and carrots, or hummus and pita chips. My body craves hummus like this Lemon Hummus recipe for some reason.

But, it’s started getting expensive. A few months ago, I was complaining to a girlfriend that the “family-sized” tub of hummus I buy every week was nearly $8 at the store. Seems a little crazy for something that’s mostly beans!

“OMG! This is to die for! Doesn’t hurt that I’m a lemon fan. Sprinkled it with feta cheese crumbles.”- Julie K., Yummly User

Easy Lemon Hummus Recipe
Easy Lemon Hummus Recipe

My mother-in-law always made her own, and I never had. With it getting so expensive, it seemed the perfect time to try! I dug out the recipe that she gave me and made a few modifications.

With my store bought hummus, I would always add a squeeze of lemon and a bit of fresh garlic. To me, these additions made the hummus taste more like what you would get at a middle eastern restaurant! So, this Lemon Hummus recipe was born. 

Once you get in the habit of keeping chickpeas and tahini on hand, it starts feeling a bit silly to spend the extra money on hummus at the store.

To top this hummus, you can use the spices I suggested in the recipe below. Or, you can go simple with a dash of olive oil, and a dollop of spicy sambal. Either way, you can’t go wrong!

If you happen to have more chickpeas to use up after making Lemon Hummus, I recommend making Quinoa Chickpea Salad or Easy Chickpea Potato Curry!

I’ll be eating a bunch of this healthy hummus over the next few weeks, because we just learned that we’re going to sunny Turks and Caicos! My husband qualified for a trip through his work, four days and three nights with a group of coworkers and their spouses. So that means it’s bikini diet time, and I’ll likely be eating this Lemon Hummus for lunch almost every day! 

Can you freeze hummus?

YES! You can freeze hummus. Fill an air tight container 2/3 of the way full to allow room for the hummus to expand when it freezes. You can freeze hummus for up to 4 months! It may be good for longer, but it’s likely that the texture of the hummus will deteriorate the longer it’s in the freezer.

Thaw frozen hummus for 3-4 hours in the refrigerator before eating!

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Easy Lemon Hummus Recipe

Lemon Hummus

Yield: Roughly 2 cups
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes

This Zesty Lemon Hummus recipe is easy to make with authentic Mediteranean flavors!

Ingredients

  • 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained
  • 2 tablespoons smooth tahini
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive olive
  • 1.5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 4 tablespoons water, for blending

Optional toppings:

  • fresh herbs, more olive oil, more lemon juice, chili crunch

Instructions

  1. To a food processor, add chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic and salt.
  2. Blend until well combined, adding water one tablespoon at a time to help the mixture blend until beans are fully pureed and the mixture is creamy.
  3. Serve room temperature or cold with optional toppings, a dash of sriracha or extra olive oil.
Nutrition Information
Yield 8 Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving Calories 187Total Fat 10gSaturated Fat 2gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 6gCholesterol 13mgSodium 531mgCarbohydrates 17gFiber 4gSugar 3gProtein 9g

The nutrition for this recipe is calculated by an app and may be incorrect.

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© Michelle
Category: Appetizers