Description
A bright and zesty twist on traditional hummus, this Lemon Basil Hummus combines creamy chickpeas, tahini, fresh lemon juice, and vibrant basil for a fresh and flavorful dip, spread, or snack.
Ingredients
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup tahini
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, packed
2 to 3 tablespoons water (as needed for consistency)
Optional garnish: chopped basil, lemon zest, olive oil drizzle
Instructions
- Combine tahini and lemon juice in a food processor and blend for 1 minute to whip the tahini.
- Add olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Blend again until smooth.
- Add the chickpeas and process for 1–2 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Add fresh basil leaves and continue blending until fully combined.
- If the hummus is too thick, slowly add water—1 tablespoon at a time—until desired consistency is reached.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more lemon juice or salt if needed.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with chopped basil, lemon zest, and a drizzle of olive oil.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Can be frozen for up to 1 month; reblend before serving.
Use roasted garlic for a milder flavor.
Blend tahini and lemon juice first for extra smooth texture.
Add red pepper flakes or jalapeño for a spicy variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dip
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
