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16 Flavorful Hummus Recipes

By: Kristie Collado

July 30, 2021

Making your own hummus at home is surprisingly easy. With just a little bit of planning it can be as simple as tossing a handful of fresh ingredients into your food processor and blending until thick and creamy. Best of all, the resulting flavor is off the charts. So, whether you need a go-to recipe for classic chickpea hummus or are in the mood for something with a bit of a twist, these made-from-scratch spreads are worth the extra effort. We promise!

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The Best Hummus

This is a classic tahini-forward, bright and lemony hummus, and is similar to what you would find in Israel. We tried this recipe with from-scratch dried chickpeas as well as with canned, and the flavor and texture were only marginally better with the freshly cooked. And we saved 24 hours of prep time! So for a creamy, satisfying 15-minute hummus, we're going with the can.

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Instant Pot Hummus

You will never again use canned chickpeas to make hummus after you try this easy no-soak, from-scratch version in your multicooker. The dried beans get super tender in just under an hour and whip up into the creamiest hummus ever.

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Roasted Squash Hummus

Molly roasts butternut squash in the oven before adding it to her homemade hummus for extra sweetness. She balances everything out with just a little bit of smoky chipotle chile peepper and bright, tangy lemon juice.

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Smoked Hummus

If you own a smoker then you already know that there are so many foods that are made better by it, hummus included. This recipe will show you how to make the spread from scratch, then infuse it with a nice apple or cherrywood smokiness.

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