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# Healthy recipes: Homemade Hummus
- URL: https://www.foodconsumer.org/homemade_hummus_0128140907/
- Published: 2014-01-28T22:06:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-22T16:21:29.000Z
- Description: A five-ingredient hummus of no-salt-added chickpeas, garlic, tahini, lemon juice and olive oil, blended coarsely and served with pita or raw vegetables. It makes 10 servings; each quarter cup has 144 calories, 6 g protein and 5 g fiber.
- Author: Food Consumer
- Tags: Healthy Recipes from AICR, Recipes & Dining, #vivvo-import

Homemade Hummus

# Hummus

Try something new this year and make your own hummus. Made from five simple ingredients, its name in Arabic literally translates to "chickpeas." These cream-colored beans are full of protein and rich in fiber. Tahini is ground sesame seed paste that adds creaminess and a distinctive nutty flavor. Hummus can be served with pita bread or used as a dip for raw veggies like carrots, celery and bell pepper slices.

**Makes 10 servings.**

**Per 1/4 cup serving:** 144 calories, 7 g total fat (1 g saturated fat), 16 g carbohydrate,  
6 g protein, 5 g dietary fiber, 13 mg sodium.

| 2 (15-oz.) cans no-salt-added chickpeas, drained, liquid reserved 5 garlic cloves, minced 1/3 cup tahini 5 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice |  | 2 Tbsp. reserved chickpea liquid 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil Salt to taste Paprika or parsley sprigs for garnish, optional |
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## Directions

Place all ingredients except salt and optional garnish in food processor. Process until mixture is coarsely puréed. Add salt to taste. Serve at room temperature or chilled. Garnish with a dash of paprika or parsley sprigs.