Easy Hummus

Name: Easy Hummus
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Lebanese
Ingredients: 2 cans (15 oz) chickpeas, with liquid; 1 tsp salt; 3–4 cloves garlic; 1–2 lemons lemon juice, freshly squeezed; 1/4–1/3 cup tahini; 1/4–1/2 cup ice cubes; paprika, for garnish; parsley, for garnish; reserved whole chickpeas, for garnish; extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling

appetizer · Lebanese

Credit: conniesweets

A creamy, fluffy Lebanese-style hummus blended with tahini, lemon, garlic, and ice for extra lightness.

Added Sep 23, 2026

PrepPrep time

10 min

CookCook time

20 min

ServingsServings

5 servings

Ingredients

1× yields 5 servings

2 cans (15 oz) chickpeas, with liquid

1 tsp salt

3–4 cloves garlic

1–2 lemons lemon juice, freshly squeezed

1/4–1/3 cup tahini

1/4–1/2 cup ice cubes

paprika, for garnish

parsley, for garnish

reserved whole chickpeas, for garnish

extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling

Notes

Ice helps create the light, fluffy texture. Serve with pita bread, vegetables, or as part of a mezze spread.

Preparation

Put in a pot and add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook for about 10 minutes, until very tender.

Drain most of the liquid, leaving a little behind, then transfer to a blender or food processor.

Add , , , , and . Blend until smooth and creamy, at least 1 minute.

Taste and adjust with more or if needed. If the hummus is too thick, blend in more . If it is too thin, blend in a little more .

Spread the hummus onto a serving dish and garnish with , , , and .

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