There is nothing that gets devoured quicker at a social gathering than this traditional hummus. It’s comforting, creamy, flavorful, filling, satisfying….simply delectable. Everyone loves a good hummus dip. Especially if it’s homemade, as the texture and freshness really shine through. Add a nice assortment of dippers, think fresh vegetable sticks, pickled vegetables, pita bread, pita chips, crackers, and chips. There’s a dipper for hummus for every kind of eater. 
I make this batch when I host a large group. And I also make it on nights when it’s just my husband and I in our jammies and we get a strong craving for it; we simply eat what we can the night of, and then save the rest in a large container with a lid to use in salads, wraps or sandwiches for lunch. It’s so versatile. And it’s also easy to make. I simply keep the ingredients on hand in my pantry for when the craving randomly hits.
Sometimes we feel real ambitious and we make a whole Middle Eastern inspired spread for the night, including this traditional hummus, of course. You can say the hummus is the guest of honor here.
For the spread we love to pair the hummus withmy Homemade Pita Bread, Pickled Vegetables, Toum (garlic sauce) and fresh Labneh with Golden Berry Chutney. A better date night in at home is hard to find. The whole spread is next level.
Description
This Traditional Hummus far beats any store bought hummus. It’s very easy and quick to make, you can customize it endlessly, and makes a nice amount so you can use it for meal prep or for large parties.
For the Hummus
To Dress up the Hummus
- Make the Hummus: add chickpeas, ice water, tahini, garlic, lemon juice and salt to a food processor and process until creamy.
- Make the Hummus Toppings: in a small bowl, combine the tahini and salt; set aside. In a separate small bowl, combine the lemon and the olive oil; set aside.
- Plate the Hummus: transfer the hummus to a serving plate, drizzle the tahini+salt topping and the lemon+oil topping. Sprinkle za’atar on top for added flavor. If you used homemade chickpeas, add some of the leftovers on top for garnish.
Notes
Recipe makes 4 cups of hummus and lasts fresh in the refrigerator for ~1 week.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
