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Easy Lemon Hummus

5 from 2 votes
Emily Dixon, One Lovely Life
Transform your snack routine with the refreshing flavors of our lemon hummus recipe—a delightful blend of simplicity and bright citrus goodness!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
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Servings: 1.5 cups hummus
Calories: 77kcal

Ingredients

For The Lemon Hummus:

  • 1 (14 oz.) can chickpeas, drained*
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest zest of 1 lemon
  • 3-4 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 3-5 Tablespoons water
  • 1/4-1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin or more, to taste

Optional Garnish:

  • Lemon zest whole chickpeas, olive oil, red pepper flakes, cracked black pepper, or fresh herbs (parsley, basil, or dill)

Instructions

  • Combine. In the bowl of a food processor or a high-speed blender, combine the drained chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon zest, 3 Tablespoons lemon juice, 3 Tablespoons of water, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and the cumin. 
  • Puree the hummus, adding more water, if needed, to thin out the hummus (I like to add 5 Tablespoons of water total for a smooth, creamy texture.) If using a food processor, you may need to stop and scrape down the sides of the bowl a few times. 
  • Taste & Adjust. Taste the hummus and add more lemon juice, salt, or cumin, to taste. 
  • Serve & Store. Add any desired garnishes and enjoy right away, or cover the hummus and store in the refrigerator 3-4 days. Enjoy with fresh veggies, crackers, pita chips, pretzels, etc. 
  • Keep in mind that for food safety, hummus should only be out at room temperature for a maximum of 2 hours. Store it in the fridge for best results!

Notes

  • Blender VS Food Processor. In our experience, blenders make it easier for you to get creamy, smooth hummus. 
  • Chickpeas. You can absolutely cook your own dried chickpeas for making hummus. You'll need about 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas for this recipe.
  • Tahini. We like brands like Soom or Simple Truth. Look for unflavored, unsweetened tahini with only one ingredient (sesame seeds) for best results. If you're allergic to sesame, you can try this recipe with unsweetened cashew butter, though the flavor will be slightly different. 
  • Lemon. For ease, zest the lemon BEFORE juicing it. 

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Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dip, homemade hummus, lemon hummus, lemon hummus recipe

Nutrition

Serving: 2Tablespoons hummus | Calories: 77kcal | Carbohydrates: 5.4g | Protein: 2.4g | Fat: 5.6g | Saturated Fat: 0.8g | Sodium: 111.3mg | Potassium: 70.7mg | Fiber: 1.6g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin C: 1.9mg | Calcium: 18.4mg

Nutrition facts are an estimate only and will vary based on brands and amounts used.

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