This recipe for gluten free easy homemade garlic hummus makes the best snack! The recipe uses garbanzo beans (also known as chickpeas), olive oil, tahini and lemon juice. These ingredients give the hummus dip a creamy texture with a delicious flavor. I like to serve my homemade hummus with crackers and fresh veggies.
Do I need to peel the chickpeas for hummus?
I've made hummus both ways. I think when I do remove most of the chickpeas peel that the hummus is smoother. I don't think removing the skins changes the flavor at all.
When I do remove the skins I wait until after I've boiled the chickpeas. Most of the skins will fall off in the water and can be skimmed off the top. After draining the chickpeas I quickly pick out any large skins in the strainer and then move on to make the hummus.
Easy Homemade Garlic Hummus Supplies
Is it better to make hummus in a food processor or a blender?
Both will work, but I prefer using my food processor for making hummus. I think the hummus turns out smoother. I also think making the hummus is quicker in a food processor. But, if all you've got is a blender it will work. You may want to add the cold water sooner if you need more liquid for your blender to work.
What do you serve hummus with?
I like to serve hummus with fresh vegetables and with gluten free crackers. My favorite gluten free crackers are: Good Thins Rice Crackers, Nut-Thins Almond Crackers, Simple Mills Almond Flour Crackers and Crunchmaster Multi Grain Crackers.
Easy Homemade Garlic Hummus Ingredients
- Garbanzo Beans (chickpeas)
- Baking Soda
- Tahini
- Minced Garlic
- Sea Salt
- Ground Cumin
- Paprika
- Olive Oil
- Lemon Juice
- Cold Water
If you like this recipe you might also enjoy:
Gluten Free Caramelized Onion Dip
Gluten Free Homemade Ranch Dip
Gluten Free Scotch Eggs with Honey Mustard Sauce
Gluten Free Cheesy Pinto Beans
Gluten Free Burger Sauce
I get a lot of my ingredients from Thrive Market. Thrive Market has been a game changer for me eating gluten free. They have so many options I can’t get at my rural grocery stores! Use this link to get 25% off your first order!
Print
Gluten Free Easy Homemade Garlic Hummus
- Total Time: 21 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
This recipe for gluten free easy homemade garlic hummus makes the best snack! The recipe uses garbanzo beans (also known as chickpeas), olive oil, tahini and lemon juice. These ingredients give the hummus dip a creamy texture with a delicious flavor. I like to serve my homemade hummus with crackers and fresh veggies.
Ingredients
15.5 ounce can Garbanzo Beans (chickpeas)
½ tsp. Baking Soda
½ cup Tahini
2 Tbsp. Minced Garlic
1 tsp. Sea Salt
½ tsp. Ground Cumin
¼ tsp. Paprika, plus more for garnish
3 Tbsp. Olive Oil, plus more for garnish
2 Tbsp. Lemon Juice
¼ cup Cold Water
Instructions
Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas.
In a 2-quart saucepan bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the chickpeas and boil for 6-8 minutes until soft. If skins are floating strain those off. Drain the chickpeas and pick out any large skins.
In a food processor or blender add the chickpeas, tahini, garlic, salt, cumin, paprika, olive oil and lemon juice. Blend until smooth stopping to scrape down the sides as needed between blending.
Add 2 tablespoons of cold water and blend. If the hummus is too thick add another 2 tablespoons of cold water and blend until incorporated.
Serve topped with a drizzle of olive oil and paprika sprinkled on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Dips, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Gluten Free
Keywords: lemon, best, snacks, with tahini, garbanzo, chickpeas, olive oil, hummus dip, chickpea hummus, easy, garlic
