Next Level Hummus
Makes 1 Large Bowl
- 1 Tin of Chickpeas (240g Drained Weight)
- 1 Clove of Garlic
- Juice of 1 Lemon
- Sea Salt
- 1/2 Cup of Tahini (140g)
This is exactly as the name suggests, seriously next level hummus that will convert you forever. I’ve been making hummus a different way for years and I loved it but this is just a different league. It’s inspired by the hummus you get at a proper middle eastern restaurant so it’s not really anything like the ones you buy, it is so much better. You’re going to roll your eyes when you see that it involves removing the chickpea skins but it’s actually quite quick (and kind of therapeutic and satisfying?) and it makes a noticeable difference. The quality of the tahini also makes a big difference too so if you can get an authentic one (I use Al Nakhil, it’s amazing) definitely do. 
Pour the chickpea water from the tin into a bowl and set it aside. Next, remove the chickpea skins, trust me it’s worth it for super smooth hummus. I find the easiest way to remove chickpea skins is to to add them to a large mixing bowl in the sink. Fill it with cold water and vigorously rub them together under the water. Pour off most the water, the skins should float to the top and pour out while the chickpeas stay at the bottom. Fill up the bowl again and repeat 3 or 4 times until almost all of the skins are gone, then drain the chickpeas through a colander.
Add the chickpeas to your food processor (or a Vitamix if you have one) with the lemon juice, 100ml of chickpea water, garlic and a good pinch of sea salt. Blend on high until completely smooth. This will take 2-3 minutes depending on your machine.
Add in the tahini and blend on high again until silky smooth and pillowy. In a Vitamix this will be really quick but it takes about 5 full minutes in my food processor. You can add more of the chickpea water if it is too thick.
12 Comments to Next Level Hummus
Hi Indy, sounds like a super easy recipe! What size tin of chickpeas in grams do you use?
400g- 240g drained weight!x
Indy just made your hummus. I absolutely agree with you, it’s the closest recipe to the true middle eastern hummus. I lived there for years and ate lots of it but could never make it the same myself. Super smooth texture and the exact flavour. I’m thrilled thanks to you! ????
Yay! So happy you think so Elaine. Pretty impossible to go back to the other stuff once you’ve had it 🙂 so glad you love it x
Yes best ever hummus I have made. Once you get the technique of removing the chick pea skins it’s so worth the time. Definitely recommend this recipe
I’m so glad!! Exactly, it really does make such a difference. So happy you love it x
Would love to try but I cook off dried chick peas, could I use the cooking water instead of water from can?
Yes that’s perfect! That is the traditional way, I just used tinned to save time. Enjoy! x
Is it ok to use a nutribullet do you think?
I’ve never used one but it should work!x
Hi. How long do you think this would keep for in the fridge?
it keeps well in an airtight container for about 5 days x