Creamy Hummus Recipe

Looking for the best hummus recipe ever? This famous hummus recipe utilizes two techniques to make the creamiest, most delicious hummus recipe you’ll ever try. Perfect for pairing with pita chips or freshly chopped veggies!

I wish I could take credit for this hummus recipe but credit must be given where credit is due: My former recipe developer, Jess Franks.

Jess worked for me for many years helping to test recipes, kitchen prep for shoot days and occasionally step in as my therapist. Jess worked as a private chef and was trained in America’s Test Kitchen so naturally her recipes are VERY good.

One time I was over at her house (not working!) and she served me the best hummus recipe ever. Truly. It was better than store-bought! I knew then that we had to highlight her skills and show off her famous hummus recipe. So thank Jess for this 5-star homemade hummus using techniques that only a pro would know. Trust me – you’ll want to make this!

What Makes This Hummus So Good?

The biggest thing that makes this hummus stand out is the texture. It is the creamiest, smoothest hummus you will ever try. To achieve this velvety texture there are two techniques required:

1. Cook the chickpeas – even though we’re already using canned chickpeas, you’re going to want to cook them even more. Cooking the chickpeas softens them, which will make the hummus creamier.

2. Remove the outer skins from the chickpeas– To achieve a super creamy hummus you’ll want to remove the outer skins. You can do this individually but this usually takes a long time. Jess implements a technique from Cook’s Illustrated where you cook the chickpeas with baking soda. The baking soda will help to remove the outer skins from the chickpeas so you’re not having to individually remove skins. Full instructions below.

Ingredients You Need

• Chickpeas – we use canned, cooked chickpeas. You could use dried chickpeas but note that you’ll need to quick them extra!
• Baking soda – this is purely for helping to remove the skins from the chickpeas. You will not taste it at all!
• Tahini – ground sesame seeds. You can find this at most grocery stores in the nut butter aisle or occasionally in the mediterranean aisle.
• Lemon juice – Ideally we’re using fresh lemon juice.
• Olive oil – extra virgin olive oil for the best flavor.
• Salt – I would not recommend skimping on the salt unless you’re concerned about sodium levels.
• Cumin – ground cumin is the way to go in this hummus recipe. Additionally spices can be added (see note below)

Doesn’t get much simpler than this! One reason why I love Jess’ hummus is because she leaves out the garlic cloves. I personally don’t love a super garlicky hummus. I find the flavors of raw garlic to be overpowering in hummus from scratch.

How To Make The Best Hummus Recipe

STEP 1: COOK CHICKPEAS

Place the chickpeas and baking soda in a pot and cover with water, about 2 inches. Bring the chickpeas to a boil and then turn down the heat to maintain a simmer for about 15-20 min. 

STEP 2: REMOVE CHICKPEA SKINS

Drain the chickpeas into a colander and place them back into the pot and fill it with cold water. Using your hands, swish the water and chickpeas around to remove the skins.  Using a small sieve or your hands, remove the skins from the surface of the water. You will need to swish the water a few times to make sure you get the majority of the skins from the water. Once you feel you haver removed as many skins as you can, drain the chickpeas. Pick out any leftover skins. No need to get all of the skins! That will take you forever. Just get as many as you can.

STEP 3: PROCESS HOMEMADE HUMMUS

Place the chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, kosher salt and cumin into the bowl of a food processor or high-speed blender. Blend these ingredients while streaming in the water. I use about ⅓ of a cup but add as much water as necessary to get to your desired consistency.

STEP 4: SERVE!

Serve with pita chips or desired veggies. Store in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.

What To Serve with Homemade Hummus

The obvious choice to serve with hummus is pita chips or fresh pita bread. We love these homemade baked pita chips and honestly, I try to have them on hand at all times.

Veggies of all varieties make a great dipping vessel for this homemade hummus recipe. Cucumbers, carrots, red peppers and even cauliflower or broccoli are all good options. You could also stir into salads!

I also love topping my Middle Eastern dishes with this delicious hummus recipe. Here are a few favorites:

• Greek Chicken Gyros
• Chicken Shawarma Bowls
• Roasted Veggies with Tahini and Za’atar
• Baked Falafel Bowls
• Green Shakshuka
• Mediterranean Bowls

Pro Tips + Easy Swaps

Change up the spices – you can sub in a variety of spices or simply sprinkle on top. Some of my favorites include: freshly cracked black pepper, paprika, sumac and za’atar.

Drizzle with olive oil – traditional hummus recipes are often topped with a drizzle of olive oil and fresh parsley. It also makes it look fancy if serving to guests!

Use a food processor – You can 100% use a high powered blender but I do find this hummus recipe is the creamiest when you use a food processor.

Storage Instructions

Store your hummus recipe in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. I would not recommend freezing, unfortunately.

More Dip Recipes:

• Homemade Baba Ganoush
• Easy Greek Yogurt Tzatziki
• Roasted Butternut Squash Hummus
• Lemon Hemp Hummus
• Skhug Recipe
• Homemade Green Goddess Dressing

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