I’ve been serving more fruits and vegetables to my family as we strive to eat healthier. Serving and enjoying fruit has always been easy, but truthfully, eating more veggies takes a little more effort. Now I’ve found an easy solution that everyone loves. My plate of vegetables that I served with my easy homemade hummus recipe made with Garbanzo Beans to tide us over until dinner, disappeared in no time.
If you have made a homemade hummus recipe from canned beans, you’ll notice that I left out the tahini. I didn’t have any and so I thought I would just try the recipe without it and truth be told, I like this hummus even better. Trust me, I had no complaints from anyone else. If you are not familiar with tahini, it is a paste made from ground sesame seeds. So I am going to make a bold proclamation and tell you it is optional.
Homemade hummus is typically made in a food processor, but you can also use a blender if you do not have one. Another great reason to serve homemade hummus to guests is it is gluten free so those with most common food intolerances can enjoy hummus with abandon!
Growing up in New England, we called these beans Chick Peas. Now that I live in California, everyone calls them Garbanzo beans. What do you call them?
I prefer Bush’s Best Garbanzo Beans. They’re my favorite brand of canned beans because they are consistent in their flavor and quality. I find them at Walmart where you can always count on a great selection and low prices.
I also cook quite often with Bush’s Best Pinto Beans and Bush’s Best Black Beans so I keep all three varieties stocked up in my pantry. I’m often making chili and burritos when I need to feed the hungry people here.
INGREDIENTS:
1 can, Bush’s Garbanzo Beans, drained with the skins peeled (gently squeeze the bean and the skin will pop off)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons water
Red pepper
Matchstick carrots
Fresh parsley
Cucumber
Making the homemade hummus takes no time at all.
DIRECTIONS:
Peel the Garbanzo Beans by removing the skins and discarding. To remove, simply gently squeeze each bean and the skin will pop off. Place beans into a food processor.
Add remaining ingredients to the food processor and process for about 10 seconds. Scrape down the sides and process for another 10 seconds. Add additional water if necessary until smooth.
Serving vegetables in cute shapes is a tried and true way to get the kids to eat more veggies. Try serving them with this easy hummus recipe.
If you want to cut your vegetables into “fancy” shapes, here is how I did it:
Use a small round cookie cutter to cut the red peppers into shapes.
Create shaped cucumbers by cutting triangles out of the edge of the cucumber as shown.
Separate parsley and set aside long pieces. Place a small stack of matchstick carrots on a long piece of parsley and tie. Tuck the loose end and repeat until you have the desired number of carrot bunches.
Homemade hummus is also great with celery, jicama, mushrooms and more. Of course, it pairs perfectly with pita bread and pita chips. Experiment and see what your family enjoys!
Be sure and follow along on social media with #MyBestWithBushBeans. If you see my post, be sure and give it a “like!”
- 1 can, Bush's Garbanzo Beans, drained with the skins peeled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons water
- Red pepper
- Matchstick carrots
- Fresh parsley
- Cucumber
- Peel the garbanzo beans by removing the skins and discarding. To remove, simply gently squeeze each bean and the skin will pop off. Place beans into a food processor.
- Add remaining ingredients to the food processor and process for about 10 seconds. Scrape down the sides and process for another 10 seconds. Add additional water if necessary until smooth.
- Use a small round cookie cutter to cut red peppers.
- Create shaped cucumbers by cutting triangles out of the edge of the cucumber as shown.
- Separate parsley and set aside long pieces. Place a small stack of matchstick carrots on a long piece of parsley and tie. Tuck the loose end and repeat until you have the desired number of carrot bunches.
Carolyn West says
July 25, 2017 at 8:31 pmFirst of all, I love hummus. Second of all, your veggies are awesome! Totally need to start making mine pretty.
Courtney Blacher says
July 26, 2017 at 12:02 pmNice recipe, I want to try it today.
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
July 26, 2017 at 12:07 pmI love this! I’m a huge hummus fan, but I’ve never tried making my own. I had no idea that it was so easy to make.
Natalie says
July 26, 2017 at 12:51 pmWow it looks amazing! I have made homemade hummus in the past and it was a success. Need to give your recipe a try!
Jeni says
July 26, 2017 at 1:09 pmThis recipe looks so tasty. I definitely do not eat enough hummus, and when I do, I tend to go for the store bought stuff because it’s just easier. This recipe looks super simple to make, I’ll have to try it!
Joanna @ Everyday Made Fresh says
July 26, 2017 at 1:50 pmThis hummus looks so good! I was just thinking last night that I could go for some hummus and carrot sticks! Perfect timing. I can make my own. I had no idea that it was so easy.
Amber Myers says
July 26, 2017 at 4:20 pmOh my gosh, yum. I love hummus but have never tried to make it myself. I need to do this!
Eileen | yesmissy.com says
July 26, 2017 at 6:02 pmI never knew hummas was so easy to make! I’ll have to try it next time
Jasmine Eclipse says
July 26, 2017 at 6:43 pmI don’t think I’ve ever had garbanzo beans, but this looks great! I’ve been wanting to eat more soups and beans, so this is great!
Dogvills says
July 26, 2017 at 8:41 pmI love hummus, but I’ve never tried making it on my own. Thank you for sharing the recipe.
Melissa Dixon says
July 27, 2017 at 5:03 amWow this looks really good, I would love to try this one. My family would love it!
Rose Cottrill says
July 27, 2017 at 6:40 amWhat a fun and healthy snack! I love garbanzos but I have never tried making hummus yet.
Carol Cassara says
July 27, 2017 at 7:53 amHonestly, I just love hummus! It’s perfect and it goes so well with bread, chips, crackers and a lot of other snacks! It fits my diet perfectly too. This recipe is much appreciated.
ricci says
July 27, 2017 at 10:02 amHummus is my FAVE!! I’ve never made homemade before and I would love to try this recipe!! Thanks for the heads up!!
Katrina Ellen says
July 27, 2017 at 12:05 pmHummus is one of my favorite things to put in wraps or as a dip. I am going to need to try this.
Zwitsal says
July 27, 2017 at 12:15 pmI don’t eat garbanzos! Too bad it looks delicious to me! Maybe I should give it a try! And wow with the food presentation!
Misty Nelson Dawn says
July 27, 2017 at 3:37 pmThis absolutely looks a perfect Snack and this is so healthy too. I’m sure my hubby would love this too I would love to give it a try
Lynndee says
July 28, 2017 at 7:25 amThanks for this easy homemade hummus recipe. I love hummus but I have never tried preparing one here at home. Can’t wait to make it.
Adaleta says
July 28, 2017 at 10:26 pmHummus is seriously the best! I can’t wait to make this.
natalie z says
August 7, 2017 at 5:36 pmWe often buy some fun hummus at the store. I never realized how easy it was to make though!