Here’s the quickest and easiest appetizer you’ll ever make: Fantastic Five Minute Hummus. Yup, just five minutes to the perfect hummus dipper for veggies, crackers and chips. Healthy too. Bush’s garbanzos are rich in potassium, fiber and protein. The perfect tasty and appetizing snack.
I first had this delicious hummus at my knitting club Ravelry. We’ve got a lot of great knitters and a lot of great cooks. I’m not sure if we’re better at knitting or cooking. Might be a tie. One of my Ravelry friends has roots in Lebanon. (The country.) Not only is she an amazing cable knitter, but she makes a mean hummus. She brought this Fantastic Five Minute Hummus to Ravelry one day and wowed us all. Lots of o-o-ohs and a-a-ahhs. We just couldn’t get enough and there weren’t any leftovers. I was so thrilled when she shared her family recipe and I saw for myself how incredibly easy it is to make.
Just five ingredients: chick peas, garlic, salt, tahini and fresh lemon juice. Oh and water. (Does that count?) Process in the food processor for one minute. Perfect hummus every time. This recipe couldn’t be simpler, more delicious or nutritious. Enjoy!
Fantastic Five Minute Hummus
Ingredients
- 1,16 ounce can Bush's Best Garbanzos Chick Peas drained and rinsed
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/8 cup water
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Stir tahini until it's a thick paste, then place in food processor.
- Add chick peas, lemon juice, salt, garlic and water in food processor.
- Process until completely combined, about one minute.
- If hummus is too thick, add a tiny amount of water and mix 'til the desired consistency.
- Taste test, and add additional salt or lemon juice if needed.
- Pour in serving bowl and drizzle with olive oil.
- Serve as a dip with fresh vegetables, crackers or chips.
Fantastic Five Minute Hummus: delicious and easy dipper for veggies, crackers and pita chips. Also great in a wrap!
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Kristina says
yep, perfect recipe! mine takes *a bit* longer because I PEEL the chickpeas… I know, I know… it is calming! 😉
Allie says
Dear Kristina, you WHATTTTT? Peel the chickpeas? You gotta gotta gotta tell me why. Inquiring minds….
Kristina says
ha! yep… makes hummus ULTRA smooth, which is how we love it. I am so used to it now, it really doesn’t phase me – like I said, it is calming! 🙂
Allie says
Well I’ll be. This is so interesting Kristina. I will definitely have to try it. Especially since I am always in need of calming…
cynthia | What A Girl Eats says
I love hummus and how easy it is to make!
Tina Sneed says
love the pottery chip & dip set!
Allie says
Good eye Tina, good eye! This was made by a local nun in town who sells her wares once or twice a year in the basement of the local catholic school. Sister Regina. She does beautiful work and I love the color on this. xo
Susie Mandel says
Yes–great eye, Tina! And I like the story behind it, Allie. There’s always a story, isn’t there. 😉
Allie says
You said it Susie. Always a story….:) xo
nancy mcmahan says
Great dip for my veggies. Thanks
Marye says
Oh yum! This hummus sounds so delicious!
Arman @ thebigmansworld says
5 Minutes to polish it off to. 😉
This looks delicious!
Kristen @ A Mind Full Mom says
5 minutes to absolute perfection. I love when you can whip up a winning dish in no time!
Cindi B says
Love this! So quick. Great with all the veggies coming from the garden now. Thanks Allie
Denise says
This looks yummy! This will be a great snack for me with cut up veggies. I’m eating healthy and this fits right in. I’ve never bought Tahini but I will this week. We love your recipes! We made the Avocado Lime Black Bean dip and ate it as a salad with steak twice this weekend, (leftovers).
Yankee Kitchen Ninja (Julianne) says
You had me at the 5-minute part. 🙂 So I never realized that folks from Ravelry would actually get together in the flesh — what a neat idea!!
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
Hummus is something I always have on hand, but sometimes I over complicate it! Loving your 5 minute and 5 ingredient version (water so doesn’t count as an ingredient if you ask me!)! Pinned!! P.s. I had NO clue you knit! Very cool! Can I start calling you Martha? 😉 hehe I kid! Cheers, my dear!
Allie says
My favorite is sock knitting Cheyanne. Socks are a small project and can fit in your purse and go wherever. Striped socks are the best. It won’t be the first time I’ve been called Martha. (And now I just need a little ankle bracelet…) XO
Aunt Pinkie says
Looks soooo good! Where do you find tahini? Can’t wait to make it!
Lisa @ Panning The Globe says
I love knitting and I love hummus! Great combination. Looks like a fantastic easy delicious recipe. Thanks!!
Liz @ I Heart Vegetables says
So simple and perfect! It looks great, Allie!
Shashi at RunninSrilankan says
I adore hummus – and the fact that this only takes 5 minutes to whip up means I can polish off one bowl in 5 minutes and then voila – in another five minutes have another bowl ready to polish off! I wouldn’t have to even wash the food processor – just keep it going every five minutes! GOSH!!!
BTW – when I said I could polish this hummus off in 5 minutes, I was lying – I think I only need 2 minutes – but am working on pacing myself… 🙂
Hope you had a wonderful long weekend, sweet Allie
Tracy says
Ahhhh…… Yes, Laila’s infamous hummus! Everyone loves it! This is only one of her delicious recipes. She is an incredible cook. I hope everyone gives this a try. They won’t be disappointed!
Catherine says
Dear Allie, Admittedly, it has been ages since I’ve made hummus. I absolutely love it too…you have inspired me to make some with this 5 ingredient recipe. How simple, delicious and healthy! Love it! xo, Catherine
Robin @ Simply Southern Baking says
Love hummus and I’ve never made it. I’m filing this one away for sure! Especially love the addition of lemon juice. 🙂
Erin @ Miss Scrambled Egg says
Allie – Oh how I’ve missed you! I have been so busy with my new job and house renovations. I’m glad I came through to peak at what you were creating. Hummus is one of my all time favorite snacks. This one was probably a huge hit at knitting club. 🙂
Allie says
Missed you too Erin, I know you are super busy doing good things! Look forward to hearing what’s going on with Miss Scrambled Egg in your next post!
Carina says
Mmm… hummus! I love it! Thanks for the inspiration, Allie. 🙂
Anu-My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says
Humus is something I love to enjoy anytime. Mmmm, this hummus looks so silky smooth, and I am glad how quick and easy it is. So so delicious and full of yummy goodness.
Aimee @ ShugarySweets says
I love homemade hummus! ANd it really is this easy, pinning!!!
Karen @ On the Banks of Salt Creek says
Hummus is one of my favorite things to eat. Thanx for a new recipe to try.
Karla @SmallTownRambler says
I LOVE Hummus…and recipes that take very little time to make! Pinning this one. Thanks, Allie!
Denise says
I made this hummus for a group of friends last night. They all wanted the recipe so I pointed them here. It was so easy, so fresh, and so delicious. I cut up tons of veggies and even just had some as a snack. I have the garlic breath to prove it. haha. I will be making this healthy hummus again and again. BTW, it’s now called Allie’s hummus.
Allie says
I’m so glad it was a big hit Denise. I really do love this hummus. Mine is almost gone. It will be a day or so before we see each other, so hopefully the Listerine will do its magic for both of us!!! ha ha. XOXO
Aunt Margie says
100* outside, air conditioner broken inside , appetizer needed, THIS one is “on order”. Five minutes will do and won’t heat up the house, but WILL satisfy hungry mouths at church this weekend! Thanks for but ANOTHER grand idea!! This is the year of “Allie’s blogs arriving in the nick of time!” Thanks bunch
Eva says
J’adore ta recette Allie! Idéal pour un apéritif dinatoire!
Barbara Child says
I’ve made this before and it’s delicious!