Easy Lemon Dill Hummus

Overhead view on a bowl of lemon dill hummus with cucumber and crackers.

This easy and quick lemon dill hummus recipe is so flavorful, fluffy and creamy. We love it as a healthy dip with veggies and crackers, but also makes for a tasty spread for sandwiches or dressing for salads and bowls. Naturally vegan and gluten-free and packed with nutrients.

Prep Time10

Cook Time0

Total Time10

Course: Appetizer, Dip

Cuisine: American

Keyword: healthy, Vegan, vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 126kcal

Author: Jessica Laroche

Equipment

Food processor

Ingredients

15 oz canned chickpeas rinsed and drained
½ lemon juiced, or more to taste
1 clove of garlic
¼ cup tahini
¼ cup fresh dill
2-4 tbsp cold water or enough to reach desired consistency
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Add the clove of garlic to your food processor and pulse/process until broken down into small pieces. Then, add the chickpeas, lemon juice, tahini and salt. Process until very smooth (take 1-2 breaks to scrape the walls and bottom of the food processor).
Then, keep processing while pouring the cold water into the feeding tube of your food processor. Add 1 tablespoon at a time and keep going until it reaches the desired consistency. The hummus will turn light, fluffy and super creamy.
Add the fresh dill and pulse/process until chopped and well incorporated. You can also add the dill at the beginning with the chickpeas if you want to avoid pieces of herbs. Taste and adjust salt and lemon juice to your preferences. Enjoy as a dip with cucumber, carrots, crackers, and pita bread or you can also use it in grain bowls, rice dishes or as a pasta sauce.

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Notes

Storage: homemade hummus stores well in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Stir well before serving.
You can add more flavoring ingredients to your hummus, such as cumin, paprika, other fresh herbs (cilantro/parsley), cayenne pepper and more. Check out the blog post for more customization ideas!
Nutrition: please note that the nutritional information is an estimate per serving provided for informational purposes only (calculated by software) and accuracy is not guaranteed. Consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if you need precise nutrition calculations for health reasons.

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