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Hummus is everywhere, and I think you can find just about every flavor, too. I have always loved hummus, and after I started making my own, I never buy it anymore (unless, of course, I find some flavor that is just utterly unique). You can make the flavor whatever you want or leave it plain. Honestly, it is extremely easy and super satisfying. This recipe makes a large amount, but it freezes well, so I portion it into small containers and freeze them. You can just pull one out whenever you’re in the mood, which, for me, is all the time. And yes, I know crackers sound like way too much work, but these are seriously so easy and just a fun vehicle for the hummus-eating frenzy.
Obviously, hummus is good with… well, anything! But you can also make these simple rustic crackers to spice up the whole thing!
Make sure to pair this hummus with my recipe for artisan homemade crackers, which are the perfect complement with their crispy texture and rosemary flavor!
More Hummus Recipes
- Beet hummus
- Avocado hummus
- Baba ganoush
- Pea hummus
- Butternut squash hummus
- Curried white bean hummus
Watch How to Make This Traditional Hummus
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Traditional Hummus
Ingredients
- 16 oz dried chickpeas
- 1 tbsp kosher salt
- 2 tsp baking soda separated
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 medium onion roughly chopped
- ¼ cup tahini
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1-2 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 cup chickpea cooking liquid
Instructions
- Using an 8-quart stockpot, place together dried chickpeas, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 teaspoon baking soda. Cover with water and let stand at room temperature for 8-10 hours. Then, rinse and drain the chickpeas.16 oz dried chickpeas, 1 tbsp kosher salt, 2 tsp baking soda
- Return the chickpeas to the kettle and add 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon baking soda, bay leaves, and onion. Cover with 8 cups of water.2 tsp baking soda, 2 tsp kosher salt, 3 bay leaves, 1 medium onion
- Bring to a boil then reduce heat to a medium simmer. Continue to simmer until chickpeas are completely tender and the outer skin has separated, 1 ½-2 hours.
- Drain chickpeas, reserving the cooking liquid, and discard the bay leaves and onion.
- Combine drained chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, salt, cumin, paprika, and cooking liquid in a high powered blender or food processor. Process until smooth, 2 minutes.¼ cup tahini, ¼ cup fresh lemon juice, 4 cloves garlic, 1-2 tsp kosher salt, ½ tsp ground cumin, ½ tsp paprika, 1 cup chickpea cooking liquid
- With processor running, drizzle in olive oil. Check hummus for consistency, adding more cooking liquid to thin. The hummus will solidify as it sits so it is better to add more cooking liquid than expected.¼ cup olive oil
This was delicious! I did cheat and used canned beans though. I also used red pepper flaked for a bit of a kick. So easy and it tastes better than any I have ever purchased! Thanks Kaleb for your inspiration. I just dipped my celery in it. YUMMY!
Wow! This hummus is delicious and very easy to make. I had to make my daughter a lunch real quick so I turned to my favorite, Kaleb, knowing he would come through for me. I did use a can of garbanzos and liquid instead of the dried beans. Added the lemon, garlic, salt, spices and olive oil. So, so good. My husband tried it and all of a sudden became a fan of hummus. He said it was a nice mix of spices.
Now I want to make the crackers. Thanks Kaleb for always putting out such wonderful recipes that my family loves!
I just made your traditional hummus but used your method of cooking canned chickpeas before assembling the ingredients. What a game changer! I could never get the consistency I wanted with using the chickpeas right out of the can. This technique made a delicious, creamy, tasty treat. So happy I saw your fb post!!!