Lebanese Hummus (Ultra Creamy, No Peeling Needed)
This Lebanese hummus is bright, creamy, and ultra-smooth without peeling. After testing three methods, I found a quick simmer gives the smoothest texture in a regular food processor.
Servings: 4
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 can chickpeas 15 oz can of canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- ¼ cup tahini
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed, plus more to taste
- 1 clove garlic peeled
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil plus more for serving
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt plus more to taste
- 2 to 5 tablespoons ice water or aquafaba, as needed
- 1 to 2 ice cubes
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda optional, for simmering the chickpeas
Instructions
- Add the drained and rinsed canned chickpeas to a saucepan, cover with plenty of water, and add the baking soda. Simmer until very soft and starting to break down (about 10 to 15 minutes), then drain very well and rinse briefly under cold water to cool them down. If using chickpeas cooked from scratch, cook them a little longer than usual so they’re equally soft and “mushy.”
- Add the chickpeas to a food processor with the tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and salt. (Do not add the olive oil or water yet.)Blend until a thick paste forms, stopping to scrape down the bowl a couple of times.
- With the machine running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil. Then, add the ice water or aquafaba one tablespoon at a time. Do not add it all at once! If needed, add 1–2 ice cubes (one at a time), blending continuously between each addition until the hummus is pale, ultra-creamy, and holds its shape.
- Taste and adjust with a little more lemon juice and salt as needed.
- Spoon into a bowl, swirl the top, then garnish with fresh parsley, a few whole chickpeas, a sprinkle of red chili powder or paprika, and a generous drizzle of olive oil.
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Notes
Storage: Keep the hummus in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Alternatively, freeze for up to 2 months.
Check the blog post for serving ideas, flavor variations, and more tips!
Nutrition
Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Sodium: 686mg | Potassium: 248mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 28IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 2mg