Should you peel the garbanzo beans first?

No doubt, peeling the beans first will yield a creamer hummus in the end. But to be honest with you, I don’t have time for that.u003cbr/u003eI’d rather add an extra tablespoon of water to make it smoother or an extra round or two in my u003ca href=u0022https://amzn.to/2PD25nmu0022u003eBlendtec Blenderu003c/au003e than stand around the sink, taking the skin off the garbanzo beans.

Can you use canned beans for this hummus recipe?

Of course! Be sure you drain the liquid from the beans first. This is called aquafaba and CAN be used in vegan recipes, but it’s also where you’ll find the enzymes that cause gas… so that’s your call.u003cbr/u003eIf you use canned beans, make sure you rinse them 3 times, thoroughly.

Which hummus is the best?

This recipe for hummus is the best, of course! It tastes like traditional hummus, but it's free of the expensive tahini. Plus it's super easy, healthy, and delicious. A perfect snack or lunch (with raw veggies, or in a sandwich or wrap) and ideal for vegan and gluten-free lifestyles!

How to Make the Best Hummus Recipe (+ Video)

Homemade Hummus Recipe

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Super easy homemade hummus recipe that is simply the BEST! This recipe is vegan, made without tahini, naturally healthy and classic with a hint of garlic.

Author: Tiffany
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 1 min
Total Time: 6 mins
Yield: Serves 4-6 1x
Category: Sauces and condiments
Method: Blend
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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2 cups chickpeas (cooked from scratch, or 1–15 oz can drained and rinsed 3 times)
1 clove garlic
3 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 – 1 Tbsp lemon juice
½ – 1 tsp cumin
¼ – 1 tsp cayenne pepper
½ tsp salt
2–4 Tbsp water

Instructions

Put the garbanzo beans, olive oil, 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice, spices and 2 Tbsp of water in a food processor OR a high powered blender (I have a Blendtec Blender).
Process the beans until they are smooth. You may need to add water, 1 tablespoon at a time and up to 2 additional tablespoons, in order to achieve the right consistency.
Taste the hummus and add additional spices or lemon juice if desired. I almost always add a total of 1 tsp of cumin and ¾ tsp of cayenne pepper. Process again and taste again, adjusting the spices as needed.
Serve with raw vegetables or homemade pita bread!

Notes

If beans tend to make you gassy, you’ll want to cook your own beans. Those with super sensitive bellies can add a strip of kombu (seaweed) to the beans during the soaking process as well. That can also to help break down the enzymes that give you tummy troubles.
Adding a slice of ginger, some fennel seeds or cumin seeds can also help.
Be sure to remove them before you start cooking the beans. Using a metal tea ball or a silicone tea bag can help keep the small seeds together, and make it easier to remove them later on.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1
Calories: 85

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