There’s something so special about making hummus from scratch — the smell of toasted sesame seeds, the creamy texture, and knowing exactly what goes into it.
It’s simple, nourishing, and made with love… just how we like it. 🌿
🌸 Ingredients
1 cup sesame seeds, toasted 2–4 tbsp olive oil (for the sesame sauce) 1 can garbanzo beans (chickpeas) — or 1½ cups cooked from dry ¼ cup lemon juice (fresh is best!) 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp minced garlic 1–2 cloves fresh chopped garlic (optional, for extra flavor) ¼ cup sesame seed sauce (your homemade tahini mixture) Garbanzo bean liquid (saved from the can or cooking water) — add slowly Salt to taste
🌿 Instructions
Make your sesame sauce (tahini): Toast sesame seeds in a dry pan over medium heat until fragrant and lightly golden. Blend with 2–4 tablespoons olive oil until smooth and creamy. Set aside. Prepare the chickpeas: If using canned, drain and rinse — but save some of the liquid! If using dried, soak overnight and cook until soft before blending. Blend it all together: In a blender or food processor, combine: Chickpeas Lemon juice Olive oil Garlic Sesame sauce A little salt Slowly add in the chickpea liquid as you blend until it reaches your perfect creamy texture. Taste and adjust: Add a little more lemon, salt, or garlic if your heart says so. 💛 Serve and enjoy: Scoop into a bowl, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle a little paprika if you’d like, and serve with veggies, pretzels, crackers, or pita chips.
🥣 Tip: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week — though in our house, it rarely lasts that long!
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