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    Published: Jul 20, 2017 Updated: May 15, 2022 by Hilda Sterner | This post may contain affiliate links 16 Comments

    Authentic Lebanese Hummus Recipe

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    If you like Hummus (or Hummus bi Tahina), you'll love my easy Authentic Lebanese Hummus Recipe! Who knew mixing simple ingredients like chickpeas, fresh lemon juice, garlic, and tahini, in the right proportions, can result in such a delicious dish? Serve with some homemade pita bread.

    hummus in a bowl

    Although everyone is familiar with hummus these days, I remember a time when I would take some to a potluck and no one knew what it was. 

    At times, I had to practically beg my co-workers to just taste it. In fact, I even had to bribe my husband to try it by making a spicy version (I'll tell you about it later in this post).

    Jump to:
    • 🧐 Why This Recipe Works
    • 🥣 What Goes Into This Authentic Hummus Recipe
    • 🛒 Recipe Ingredients and Substitutions
    • 🥙 How to Make This Authentic Lebanese Hummus Recipe
    • 🍽 Serving Suggestions
    • 🤷🏻‍♀️Recipe FAQs
    • 💡Pro Tips
    • 🥗 Related Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    🧐 Why This Recipe Works

    Not to brag, but my homemade Lebanese Hummus Recipe is a million times better than anything you can find in a store. I am often told by friends that this is the BEST hummus recipe they've ever tried. Once you learn how easy it is to make, you'll never buy already-made hummus again!

    My homemade Hummus recipe makes a wonderful, healthy snack when served with veggies, especially carrots.

    This is a fairly simple recipe; probably one of the simplest I'll ever share. In fact, you only need a handful of ingredients and a food processor or a blender.

    You can also adjust the recipe to your liking. For example, garlic lovers can add more cloves of garlic, and those who are addicted to spicy food can add a habanero or sprinkle the hummus with cayenne pepper instead of paprika.

    🥣 What Goes Into This Authentic Hummus Recipe

    hummus ingredients, labeled

    🛒 Recipe Ingredients and Substitutions

    • Garbanzo Beans — Hummus can be made with dried chickpeas or canned garbanzo beans. Canned garbanzo beans are more convenient and don't require soaking overnight so that's usually what I end up using.
    • Tahini — Tahini is made by grinding sesame seeds into a paste. If you don't want to purchase tahini online, you can make it yourself using my simple two-ingredient recipe.
    • Serranos — Serrano peppers are not usually added to hummus, however, I add them occasionally, when preparing hummus for my husband, who can't get enough of spicy food!
    • Paprika — Paprika is usually sprinkled on hummus just before serving. You can also use cayenne pepper for a spicy kick.
    • Oil — No hummus recipe is complete without some extra virgin olive oil. The higher the quality the better!
    • Garnish — Save a few chickpeas to use as garnish, and don't forget some fresh parsley for a beautiful pop of color. You can also sprinkle some Zaatar for added flavor.

    🥙 How to Make This Authentic Lebanese Hummus Recipe

    STEP 1: Drain garbanzo bean, reserving a few tablespoons of the liquid for later use. Add garbanzo beans to a food processor, along with 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Reserve the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. 

    chickpeas in a food processor for hummus

    STEP 2: Add the remaining ingredients and pulse until you have a smooth texture. Add the reserved garbanzo beans liquid to achieve the right consistency. ​

    hummus in a food processor

    🍽 Serving Suggestions

    To serve this authentic hummus recipe, transfer the hummus to a deep plate or bowl and smooth with the back of a spoon. Create a well in the center and pour the remaining olive oil into it. Sprinkle the hummus with paprika or cayenne pepper. Serve plated hummus with pita chips or pita bread.

    hummus in a plate

    🤷🏻‍♀️Recipe FAQs

    What's the origin of hummus?

    Hummus has been a staple in the Middle East for hundreds of years. In fact, the earliest recorded recipe dates back to the 13th century.

    Some claim the recipe originated in Turkey. Others claim it's a Lebanese recipe, while some insist it's an Israeli dish. As with many Middle Eastern recipes, it's hard to determine the exact origin of the recipe and the matter will be argued no matter who you give the credit to.

    "Hummus" is the Arabic word for "chickpeas." In the Middle East, this dish is actually called "Hummus bi Tahina" which means "chickpeas with tahini."

    How do you serve Hummus?

    Besides being served with pita bread as “Mezza” or “appetizer,” it is also served as a sidedish with stews, falafels, chicken, kabobs, and shawarma. You can also use it as a sandwich spread and add it to your favorite wraps, especially in a Sabich Sandwich.

    What can you add to hummus?

    Although Hummus used to be prepared with a blend of chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic, these days there are all kinds of ingredients incorporated into this dish.
    Here are a few ingredients that can be added to the food processor before blending the chickpeas.

    • roasted sweet peppers
    • avocados
    • olives
    • roasted garlic
    • chipotle peppers
    • sundried tomatoes

    💡Pro Tips

    • I've never been a huge fan of cumin so I've never added it to my hummus mixture. If you do like it, feel free to add some. Remember, a little goes a long way!
    • Sprinkling hummus with Za'atar gives it a delicious nutty, earthy flavor.
    • Instead of drizzling hummus with olive oil, drizzle with sesame oil, it's a great way to incorporate even more sesame flavor.
    • Store leftover hummus in an airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to 4 days.
    hummus in a white plate
    Authentic Lebanese Hummus ready to be served

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    • babaganoush
      Roasted Eggplant Dip (Baba Ganoush)
    • fava beans in a bowl
      Foul Medames (Fava Bean Dip)
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    📖 Recipe

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    Authentic Lebanese Hummus Recipe

    Creamy, homemade hummus is so easy to prepare and a million times better than store-bought!
    4.84 from 6 votes
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    Course: Appetizers, Side Dish, Snacks
    Cuisine: Assyrian, Middle Eastern
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 195kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 15 oz canned garbanzo beans
    • ¼ cup olive oil divided
    • ¼ cup lemon juice fresh
    • 3 tablespoon tahini
    • 3 cloves roasted garlic (or fresh garlic)
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon paprika (or cayenne pepper)

    Instructions

    • Drain garbanzo bean, reserving a few tablespoons of the liquid for later use. Add garbanzo beans to a food processor, along with 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Reserve the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. 
    • Add the remaining ingredients and pulse until you have a smooth texture. Add the reserved garbanzo beans liquid to achieve the right consistency. ​

    Serving Suggestions

    • To serve this authentic hummus recipe, transfer the hummus to a deep plate or bowl and smooth with the back of a spoon. Create a well in the center and pour the remaining olive oil into it. Sprinkle the hummus with paprika or cayenne pepper. Serve plated hummus with pita chips or pita bread.

    Notes

    • I've never been a huge fan of cumin so I've never added it to my hummus mixture. If you do like it, feel free to add some. Remember, a little goes a long way!
    • Sprinkling hummus with Za'atar gives it a delicious nutty, earthy flavor.
    • Instead of drizzling hummus with olive oil, drizzle with sesame oil, it's a great way to incorporate even more sesame flavor.
    • Store leftover hummus in an airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to 4 days.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 195kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 595mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g
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    1. Tammie Chrysler says

      February 18, 2023 at 3:09 pm

      I just made your hummus recipe and it was so so so good and super easy. I don’t think I’ll ever buy hummus again! Thank you so much.

      Reply
      • Hilda Sterner says

        February 18, 2023 at 3:19 pm

        Hi Tammie,
        I'm so glad you liked it and I hope you kick the store bought brand to the curb! Thank you so much for the review! ❤️

        Reply
    2. Debbie says

      May 15, 2022 at 7:28 am

      5 stars
      This is my favorite hummus recipe. I've made it so many times. It's easy and delicious. Thank you Hilda!

      Reply
      • Hilda Sterner says

        May 15, 2022 at 7:32 am

        Thanks, Debbie! I appreciate you taking the time to review the recipe. 🙂

        Reply
    3. Kelly Methey says

      May 14, 2022 at 7:16 pm

      5 stars
      Your hummus is soooo good!!! Thanks for such an easy and delicious recipe!!!

      Reply
      • Hilda Sterner says

        May 15, 2022 at 7:33 am

        Thanks, Kelly. Stil going to make you some with roasted garlic! But first, I have to make tahini paste.

        Reply
    4. Gabrielle Pinet says

      May 09, 2022 at 1:22 pm

      Excellent!!! Make this recipe weekly l!

      Reply
      • Hilda Sterner says

        May 10, 2022 at 2:57 pm

        Thank you, Gabrielle, enjoy!

        Reply
    5. Eddie says

      June 24, 2020 at 10:18 am

      5 stars
      just made it and so good, that's the last time I buy hummus from a store, thanks Hilda 🙂

      Reply
      • HildaSterner says

        June 25, 2020 at 12:43 pm

        Hi Eddie
        Haha, that's what I like to hear! I've never liked that store-bought hummus anyways. Especially when it's so easy to prepare. Thank you for your review!!

        Reply
    6. Andrew Terry says

      April 24, 2020 at 8:34 pm

      Hi. The recipe calls for 3T of tahini. What is this T? Teaspoon, tablespoon, tonne?! Thank you.

      Reply
      • HildaSterner says

        April 24, 2020 at 9:05 pm

        Hi Andrew, the "T" stands for "tablespoons" and "tsp." stands for "teaspoons."

        Reply
    7. Liz says

      September 14, 2019 at 7:25 am

      Hi. How do I proceed if I am using dry chickpeas (soaked overnight)?

      Reply
      • HildaSterner says

        September 14, 2019 at 7:38 am

        You would use the same directions as canned chickpeas. However, even if they soak overnight, they still will need to be cooked for approximately 45 minutes to an hour, or until tender. Then proceed with the recipe steps. Good luck!

        Reply
    8. Andrea and Sophie says

      November 28, 2018 at 11:14 am

      Omgosh! I love a good hummus and this one is KILLER! My daughter decided to make this and fresh pita for an appetizer on thanksgiving...it was a hit! Love that you can adjust the flavor to your own liking too. And warm pita bread...oh dear...SO GOOD! And easy! I NEED easy ! There was a store bought hummus at the party that went untouched...ours was devoured!

      Reply
    9. Tanya says

      September 10, 2017 at 3:19 am

      I pinned it and will try it for sure!

      Reply

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