This oil-free Garlic Hummus is for anyone who loves garlic and hummus with a bit of kick. This delicious homemade hummus dip or spread goes beautifully with fresh and grilled veggies, like Grilled Eggplant with Hummus and Tomatoes, as well as crispy Oven-Baked Tortilla Chips.
This delicious garlic hummus is gluten-free, oil-free, soy-free, nut-free, and Daniel Fast compliant. You may also like our Harissa Houmous.
What You'll Need to Make This Garlic Hummus
- Chickpeas
- Garlic
- Lemon
- Tahini
- Cayenne pepper
- Ground cumin
How to Prepare
Drain and measure about ½ cup of the liquid from the canned chickpeas, discarding the remaining liquid. Put drained chickpeas and ½ cup of the liquid along with the remaining ingredients into a high-speed blender and blend until creamy. Salt to taste and serve with a side of Gluten Free Tabouli and Oven Baked Tortilla Chips.
Note: If you want a milder garlic flavor, use roasted garlic: Wrap 4 peeled cloves of garlic in foil and bake for 30 to 35 minutes at 375°F (190°C) or until soft. Remove, cool to room temperature, and add to the blender.
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Recipe FAQs
Hummus and hommus are used interchangeably. There's no difference in terms of the recipe, but there is a slight difference in the pronunciation of the word. Hummus sounds like hum-muhs whereas hommus is pronounced hoo-muhs. Americans typically say hummus, whereas the British will often use hommus. Not to confuse matters more, but there are other alternatives, such as hoummos, hoummus, and hommos.
Generally speaking, hummus is considered a healthy alternative to other dips and spreads. For example, comparing hummus to a dairy-based cheese or spread, it's lower in saturated fat and contains beneficial fiber from the chickpeas. This homemade hummus recipe omits the oil, which also helps to lower the calorie density of this savory dip, making it easier on the waistline.
This savory homemade hummus makes an excellent dip for raw veggies and Oven-Baked Tortilla chips. But it can also be used as a spread with grilled veggies and a sprouted grain tortilla for an easy wrap, as well as Grilled Eggplant with Hummus and Tomatoes. Hummus can easily be added as a buddha bowl sauce or thinned out and used as a salad dressing for Easy Rainbow Salad.
Leftover homemade hummus stores well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days. Freezing is not recommended.
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Garlic Hummus
Equipment
- 1 high speed blender (or food processor)
Ingredients
- 1 15- ounce 425 grams can low sodium (or no salt added) chickpeas
- ½ cup 118 ml liquid from the can of chickpeas (or water from the boil)
- 2 garlic cloves chopped
- ¼ cup 59 ml lemon juice
- ⅓ cup 30 ml sesame tahini
- ½ tsp 2.8 grams cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp 5.7 grams ground cumin
- salt to taste I used ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Drain and measure about ½ cup (118 ml) of the liquid from the canned chickpeas, discarding the remaining liquid.
- Put drained chickpeas and ½ cup (118 ml) of the liquid along with the remaining ingredients into a high-speed blender and blend until creamy.
- Salt to taste and serve with raw veggies or Oven Baked Tortilla Chips.
Notes
- Garlic Adjustment: If you want a milder garlic flavor, use roasted garlic: Wrap 4 peeled cloves of garlic in foil and bake for 30 to 35 minutes at 375°F (190°C) or until soft. Remove, cool to room temperature, and add to the blender.
- Leftovers/Meal Prep: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Gigi & Sersie says
Such a staple in our house. This recipe makes a big batch that lasts us a week.
Demetria says
This hummus is finger licking good, So, quick and easy to make.
I love to add a little more cayenne for that extra kick. It is oil free and much tastier than the store bought brands that I usually eat
Gigi & Sersie says
Thanks Demetria! We're so glad you enjoyed it.
Laura says
This is so quick and easy to make and the taste is amazing! We all love it!
Gigi & Sersie says
Laura- We're so glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.
Kristian says
Very good and I love that it is oil free.
Janne P Swearengen says
Where do you find oil free tahini?
Caroline Hagen says
Delicious and easy to make!
Gigi & Sersie says
Thanks for giving it a try, Caroline! We're so glad you liked it. 🙂