Lemon Garlic Hummus

5 from 1 vote

Made with just 6 ingredients, this vegan friendly hummus is bursting with bright lemon and savory garlic flavor. Perfect as an appetizer or a spread for sandwiches!

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Servings: cups

Calories: 169kcal

Equipment

1 food processor

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil plus more for serving
⅓ cup tahini or sesame seed paste
½ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
2-3 garlic cloves
2 15-ounce cans garbanzo beans drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
¼-⅓ cup water

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Instructions

In the bowl of a food processor, add the olive oil and tahini. Blend until a smooth, whipped texture is achieved. Add the lemon juice and garlic then pulse until finely chopped.
To the bowl, add the remaining ingredients: garbanzo beans, lemon zest, salt and water (starting with ¼ cup of water). Blend until a smooth and creamy texture is achieved, stopping to scrape the sides of the bowl in between blending. Add more water if a thinner texture is desired or more salt, if desired.
Serve immediately drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with fresh lemon zest, chopped parsley and cracked pepper (optional), or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.

Notes

Nutrition Facts are for 1 cup of hummus

Nutrition