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    Authentic Arabic Hummus

    Published: Jan 20, 2020 · Modified: Apr 27, 2025

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    Authentic Arabic Hummus. Light and fluffy, this Arabic hummus is whipped to perfection. I made my hummus recipe dozens and dozens of times to give you the most perfect creamy and flavorful hummus recipe out there!

    Authentic Arabic Hummus in Arabic: حمص مع خرشوف وزيتون

    My Authentic Arabic Hummus Recipe is:

    • Easy to make!
    • Healthy for you
    • Great for gut health
    • High in fiber
    • Excellent dip!

    WHAT IS AUTHENTIC ARABIC HUMMUS MADE FROM?

    While every person and restaurant makes their signature hummus a little it differently, hummus is actually very simple.

    Authentic Arabic hummus is made from just chickpeas, tahini, garlic cloves, lemon juice, and salt. Olive oil is then drizzled over the top and is not usually blended inside, even though many recipes out there make it with olive oil inside.

    Saving olive oil for a topping helps give you a perfect creamy whipped authentic Arabic hummus recipe!

    IS HUMMUS HEALTHY?

    Yes! Hummus is super popular all over the Middle East. Arabic hummus is loaded with so many healthy benefits.

    • Chick peas are an excellent source of fiber! Fiber is necessary for good gut health!
    • Tahini is made from ground up sesame seeds. Sesame seeds contain healthy fats for optimal brain function. They also have other nutrients like zinc and vitamin E!
    • Garlic is an age old anti-inflammatory food!
    • Lemon juice is filled with vitamin C! Vitamin C not only fights disease in the body, but it is also necessary for collagen production. Collagen is necessary for gut, skin, hair, and nail health!
    • Olive oil is a great source of antioxidants and super healthy fats

    Want a simple way to boost your gut health? Try my delicious and Gut Healing Bone Broth Recipe! It slow cooks for 40 hours and is packed with gut healthy gelatin and collagen! You can drink it as is or use it to cook your rice for an ultra healthy bone broth rice!

    TIPS TO MAKE THE BEST EVER AUTHENTIC ARABIC HUMMUS RECIPE

    For super creamy, flavorful hummus that is light and fluffy, follow these tips! My Jordanian husband has tested dozens of hummus recipes and I finally have gotten it just right.

    THE SECRET TO CREAMY HUMMUS IS SOFT CHICKPEAS. Make sure to buy dry chickpeas, soak them overnight, and then steam them yourself instead of using canned ones.

    FULLY BLEND YOUR HUMMUS IN YOUR FOOD PROCESSOR. Don't stop blending it until it is super smooth and creamy. The times will vary depending on the quality of your food processor.

    USE HIGH QUALITY TAHINI. Good authentic hummus is made with good tahini. Make sure to buy it highest quality you can. And you can make it even better if you make freshly ground tahini out of fresh sesame seeds.

    ADD LOTS OF LEMON FROM FRESH LEMONS! Lemon is another Arabic cooking staple. Lemon gives hummus a delicious subtle tanginess. Make sure to buy those fat juicy flavorful lemons.

    ADD CHICKPEA WATER AS NEEDED. If you hummus seems really heavy. Add a bit of chickpea water to whip into the hummus to lighten the texture.

    SAVE OLIVE OIL FOR THE TOP. Really good hummus has a light and whipped texture. Olive oil inside can weigh hummus down. Drizzle some high quality extra virgin olive oil on top instead!

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    HOW TO MAKE THE BEST AUTHENTIC ARABIC HUMMUS

    STEP 1- STEAM CHICKPEAS

    First steam your chick peas. I soak my dried peas overnight. The soaking process helps to break down the tough fibers in the skin.

    After soaking them overnight, add the chickpeas to a pressure cooker or instant pot. Next add filtered water to cover them over an inch. I like to sprinkle smoked paprika to give them a really good flavor, but this is totally optional.

    Steam them for ~23 minutes. Let the pressure naturally release.

    You don't need to remove the skins, the steaming process softens it and the skins are a great source of fiber and nutrients!

    STEP 2- BLEND

    Add all of your ingredients to a blender or food processor.

    Process for 5 minutes or until smooth and creamy.

    Scoop your hummus into a serving bowl.

    STEP 3- TOP HUMMUS

    Finally, top the hummus with your favorite toppings. I used artichoke hearts, sprouted lentils, roasted red peppers, and Kalamata olives.

    Authenic Arabic hummus toppings are usually oil and spices like dried paprika and cumin. But at family gatherings and especially around Ramadan you will see more loaded platters of hummus with a variety of toppings.

    HOW TO STORE HOMEMADE HUMMUS

    Store hummus the fridge for up to a week.

    Do you love Arabic food and want to learn how to make delicious authentic Arabic recipes at home? Make sure to read my complete guide on Cooking Arabic Food at Home!

    FAQ'S

    More frequently asked questions about my authentic creamy Arabic hummus recipe.

    WHICH OIL IS BEST FOR TOPPING HUMMUS?

    Extra virgin cold pressed olive oil is always best for hummus!

    HOW CAN I MAKE MY HUMMUS LESS GARLICKY?

    Don't add garlic! Or, start with one clove, taste and then blend in more to your taste preference.

    CAN I MAKE THIS CREAMY AUTHENTIC HUMMUS RECIPE WITH CANNED CHICKPEAS?

    I would HIGHLY recommend making hummus with fresh soft steamed chickpeas.

    But, if you only have canned chickpeas, boil them in the water until they are even softer and almost falling apart (but still in the chickpea shape).

    HOW DO I MAKE CREAMY HUMMUS WITHOUT TAHINI?

    You can make hummus without tahini! It might not be the same flavor but you can easily whip your hummus into a very creamy texture without tahini.

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    Authentic Arabic Hummus

    The Best Authentic Hummus Recipe Ever!

    This traditional hummus is made with fresh steamed chick peas, and other fresh ingredients. Make it ahead of time to pull out and impress your guests!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 25 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine Arabic, Jordanian, Middle Eastern, Palestinian, Syrian
    Servings 8 people
    Calories 353 kcal

    Equipment

    • Instant pot
    • Food processor

    Ingredients
      

    For Traditional Hummus:

    • 1 cup dry chickpeas
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ cup tahini
    • 1-2 fresh lemons, juiced
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 3 ice cubes
    • 1-2 cloves fresh garlic optional

    Hummus topping ideas:

    • olive oil
    • seeds
    • olives
    • artichoke hearts

    Instructions
     

    • Add all ingredients to a food processor. Blend for ~5 minutes or more.
      blender hummus
    • Test the texture/consistency. If you like yours less thick, add chickpea cooking water and blend again. If you like yours very thick, just leave it as is.
      hummus with chickpea water
    • Top with your favorite toppings. I used artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, sprouted lentils, kalamata olives, sesame seeds, flax seeds, and fresh black pepper.
      fluffy authentic hummus with toppings

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    Notes

    *You can use canned chick peas, but I notice the texture does not come out as smooth and creamy as it does when you steam your peas fresh.
     
     
    Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 353kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 11gFat: 21.2gSaturated Fat: 1.9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gPotassium: 492mgFiber: 10gVitamin C: 11.6mgCalcium: 105mgIron: 3.32mg
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    1. R

      February 18, 2022 at 5:04 pm

      5 stars
      Used your trick of making chickpeas in the instant pot and it worked like a charm! Light fluffy and creamy hummus yum. And it worked really well in my blender

    2. Rosemary

      February 18, 2022 at 5:12 pm

      Oo I love that you made it in the blender! So glad it came out light and fluffy for you

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