Fun FOOD Frolic
  • Home
  • About Hina
  • All Recipes
    • Appetizers/Snacks
    • Beverage
    • Breakfast & Brunch
    • Cakes & Bakes
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Vegan
    • Indian Main Course
    • Instant Pot Recipes
    • Indian Side-Dishes
    • Indian Desserts
    • Multi-Cuisine Recipes
    • How To’s (Homemade Basics)
  • Travel Journal

Fun FOOD Frolic

  • Home
  • About Hina
  • All Recipes
    • Appetizers/Snacks
    • Beverage
    • Breakfast & Brunch
    • Cakes & Bakes
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Vegan
    • Indian Main Course
    • Instant Pot Recipes
    • Indian Side-Dishes
    • Indian Desserts
    • Multi-Cuisine Recipes
    • How To’s (Homemade Basics)
  • Travel Journal
Appetizer and Snack RecipesHow To'sParty RecipesVeganWorld Recipes

Creamy Hummus Recipe Without Tahini

written by Hina Gujral November 17, 2020
218shares
Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

Here is the best creamy Hummus Recipe without tahini. It is a Mediterranean style vegan, gluten-free chickpea dip ideal for dipping, spreading, or snacking. So let’s dig deep into my hummus recipe without tahini paste. 

aerial shot of hummus in a white ceramic bowl

About Hummus

Hummus is a simple and classic blend of skinned chickpeas, laced with good quality olive oil, a hint of garlicky flavor, lemon juice, and some spices. 

The best part of hummus perhaps is that it is SO HEALTHY!

It’s full of protein, gluten-free, keto-friendly, and purely vegan.  And it is delicious too! What else one needs in an ideal snack.

Hummus is an effortless dish and doesn’t require too many ingredients. But a perfect hummus is a combination of right:
a. Consistency
b. Texture

Good hummus is usually really smooth without any lumps, almost like a jar of creamy peanut butter. 

USP of this HUMMUS Recipe

vegan

nut-free

gluten-free

highly customizable

5-ingredient recipe

easy, tasty, healthy

side close up shot of hummus in a white ceramic bowl

Ingredients Required

The Chickpeas – They are the key ingredient of any hummus recipe. There is no hummus possible without chickpea (chana) or garbanzo beans. You need soft, boiled, and skinned chickpeas to make a creamy bowl of hummus.

Garlic – It gives the flavor to the hummus. Add cautiously as too much raw garlic can make your hummus taste pungent.

Olive Oil – A good quality extra virgin olive oil will transform chickpeas into silky smooth goodness.

Lemon Juice – It gives an acidic taste to the hummus, and balance the flavor of garlic.

Seasoning – Salt, Cumin Powder

Garnish – There are a dozen ways to garnish hummus. From pomegranate, fresh herbs, za’tar spice mix, olive oil, feta cheese to chickpeas, you can pick any ingredient combination to garnish hummus.

Beet Hummus With Chopped Cilantro, Feta Cheese, Walnuts

Recipe Variations

Nothing can beat a classic hummus. But few of my favorite fun hummus flavors are:

Beetroot Hummus

Avocado Hummus

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Boiled Instant Pot Chickpeas

Canned vs. Home Cooked Chickpeas

You can use canned chickpeas for making the hummus.

I prefer boiling my chickpeas from scratch at home. They are more delicious than canned ones, preservative-free, and cooked to perfection.

Rinse, and soak dry chickpeas in water for 5 – 6 hours or overnight. Next, drain all the soaked water from the chickpeas.

Transfer the chickpeas to the inner pot of the IP, electric pressure cooker, or onto a stovetop casserole.

Add enough water to immerse the chickpeas. Like, if you have 1 Cup chickpeas add 2 Cups of water. Season with salt. The water should taste salty.

Close the lid of the IP. Set the Pressure Cook mode. Move the pressure valve to the Sealing position. Cook the chickpeas for 20 – 30 minutes.

Transfer the cooked chickpeas to a metal colander. Allow them to cook completely. Later, remove the skin of the chickpeas. Reserve the boiled chickpea water.

aerial shot of hummus ingredients in a blender

My Tried & True Tips

Home-cooked slightly soft, mushy or over-cooked chickpeas are perfect for this hummus recipe.

Remove the skin of the chickpeas after boiling. Try this step for a super creamy hummus and thank me in the comments below.

Use the reserved liquid from the boiled chickpeas to get the mouth melting texture of the hummus. It is one of the magical ingredients that transforms hummus from ordinary to finger-licking good.

A few extra minutes on the food processor will always give you super creamy hummus.

Creamy Hummus Without Tahini

FAQ’s Related To Hummus:

Is hummus good without tahini?

Hummus without tahini is delicious and creamy. The tahini paste brings the nuttiness and creaminess in the hummus. In our hummus recipe, the smooth texture comes from the boiled/skinned chickpeas.

How long will homemade hummus last?

A freshly made hummus stays well in the fridge for 3 – 5 days. Make sure to store it in an air-tight container. In warm tropical regions, it is best to either serve hummus immediately or store it in the fridge. Do not leave it at room temperature for more than 2 hours. It tends to get spoilt.

What do you eat hummus with?

Hummus pairs well with pita bread, meat kebabs, or falafel. It is served alongside some other dips like labneh and baba ganoush as part of a mezze platter. Hummus is an excellent vegan spread for falafel wrap or pita sandwich.

mezze platter

More Dip Recipes For You

Roasted Red Pepper Dip (Muhammara)

Roasted Eggplant Dip (Baba Ganoush)

Spicy Mango Dip

Fresh Tomato Salsa

For more such fun recipes in your life subscribe to our weekly newsletter or follow us on Instagram, Youtube for all the video recipes.

If you try this recipe and love it, please leave a comment and a rating. This helps us grow and reach many other food lovers like you, who are looking for a perfect tried and tested recipe. 

aerial shot of hummus in a white ceramic bowl

Hummus Recipe Without Tahini

A hummus is a Mediterranean-style buttery, smooth chickpea paste ideal for dipping, spreading or snacking. Learn how to make hummus recipe without tahini paste. 
0 from 0 votes
Print Pin Rate
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 1 Cup
Calories: 1005kcal
Author: Hina Gujral
  • Blender

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup white chickpeas (chana/garbanzo beans)
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
  • Juice of one lemon
  • 1/4 Cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin powder (jeera powder)
  • Salt to taste

Ingredients for Garnish:

  • 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon za’tar spices mix (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon chopped coriander
  • a few pomegranate pearls

Instructions

How To Cook Chickpeas for Hummus:

  • You can use tinned or canned chickpeas to make the hummus or you can boil chickpeas at home from scratch. 
  • To boil chickpeas, rinse and soak them in water for 5 – 6 hours. 
  • After 5 – 6 hours drain the water from the soaked chickpeas. Transfer them to a pressure cooker or instant pot. Add approximately 2 Cups of water and a teaspoon of salt. 
  • Close the lid of the pressure cooker. Cook the chickpeas over medium heat for till well done. Slightly mushy or over-cooked chickpeas are best to make a creamy hummus. 
  • Transfer the boiled chickpeas to a colander or sieve. Allow them to cool down completely. Remove the skin of the chickpeas. Reserve the boiled chickpea liquid. 

How To Make Hummus Without Tahini:

  • Transfer all the ingredients (boiled chickpeas, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and cumin powder) to a blender or food processor. 
  • Blend the ingredients until you get a creamy hummus. If the hummus seems too thick add a little bit more olive oil or the reserved liquid from the boiled chickpeas. 
  • Once the hummus is smooth and creamy, transfer to a serving bowl. 
  • Garnish hummus with the coriander, olive oil, and pomegranate pearls. Sprinkle za’tar spice mix. 
  • Serve hummus immediately with pita bread or chips. 

Recipe Notes:

  • Za’tar is a Middle Eastern spice mix. IT give an extra authentic flavor to the hummus. But don’t worry if that is not available. 
  • Garnish or topping for hummus can be customized as per your liking and preference.

Nutrition

Calories: 1005kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 86g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 477mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 5mg
Love this? Pin it for Later!Follow @hinagujral on Pinterest!
Creamy Hummus Recipe Without Tahini was last modified: November 23rd, 2020 by Hina Gujral
218shares
4 comments
Hina Gujral

I am a passionate Indian food blogger living in India with my husband and our pug, named Momo.

previous post
Achari Paneer Tikka Recipe
next post
Matar Paratha (Video Recipe)

You may also like

Aloo Tikki Chaat – Delhi Style!

June 30, 2020

30+ Sweet & Snack Diwali Recipes

November 5, 2020

Matar Kulcha Recipe

November 9, 2018

Kamal Kakdi Ki Sabzi (Lotus Stem Curry)

May 31, 2015

Rajma Masala – Instant Pot + Stovetop

September 11, 2020

Crispy Noodle Chinese Bhel Recipe

February 17, 2021

Green Chilli Pickle Recipe

December 17, 2020

Indian Style Shakshuka Recipe

July 19, 2020

Soya Manchurian Recipe

June 27, 2016

Avocado Hummus

June 17, 2019

4 comments

Rafeeda AR January 15, 2014 - 8:01 AM

i have a hummus crazy bunch of kids who would just gorge on bowls of this… urs looks so yum…

Reply
aliasgarmukhtiar mukhtiar January 15, 2014 - 12:41 PM

yummmy, want some asap

Reply
Jill October 3, 2019 - 3:15 PM

You can dry roast the sesame seeds till golden brown in a pan and then use it to get the nutty flavour.

Reply
Hina Gujral October 4, 2019 - 7:36 PM

Fabulous idea will surely try for my next batch of Hummus.

Reply

Leave a Comment Cancel Reply

Recipe Rating




Hello! I am Hina Gujral

Hello! I am Hina Gujral

I am a passionate food lover. Fun FOOD Frolic is all about tried and tested comforting meals from my kitchen.

Keep in touch

Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest Youtube

Baking Recipes

  • Chocolate Brownie Recipe

  • No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake (Video Recipe)

  • Eggless Chocolate Cake (Video Recipe)

  • Bakery Style Cake Rusk Recipe

  • Traditional Christmas Fruit Cake

  • Eggless Chocolate Chip Scones

Instant Pot Recipes

  • Instant Pot Chicken Burrito Bowl

  • Dum Aloo Recipe – Instant Pot + Stovetop

  • Instant Pot Chana Pulao (Chickpea Rice)

  • Mushroom Pulao – Instant Pot + Stovetop

  • Rajma Masala – Instant Pot + Stovetop

  • Instant Pot Pumpkin Pasta Recipe

Trending Recipes

  • Potato Bread Roll Recipe

  • Veg Spring Roll Recipe

  • South Indian Rava Upma Recipe

  • Makhani Sauce Pasta Recipe

  • Chocolate Brownie Recipe

  • Crispy Maddur Vada Recipe

  • No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake (Video Recipe)

  • 3-Ingredient Strawberry Jam Recipe

  • Eggless Chocolate Mousse (Video Recipe)

  • Falafel Recipe (Fried & Baked)

  • Punjabi Egg Curry Recipe

  • Makar Sankranti Urad Dal Khichdi Recipe

SUBSCRIBE TO OUR MAILING LIST

we respect your privacy and take protecting it seriously

All the top websites where our content is published.
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Youtube
  • Home
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy

@2017-2020. All Rights Reserved.