Making homemade hummus can be easy and cheap, especially when you don’t own a food processor. However, many people end up shelling out a lot of cash to purchase them because they are so expensive. Luckily for us today we have the perfect solution.

If you love hummus, then you’re probably sick of spending hundreds of dollars on a food processor. After all, how much do you really need it in your kitchen? It’s true that a good quality food processor will last you a long time and be worth the investment. But, buying a high-end model can easily cost you over $400.

However, there is an alternative. Today, you can make your own healthy, delicious, low calorie hummus using a blender and some ingredients that are available in most grocery stores. All you have to do is follow our step by step instructions to create your very own hummus recipe.

Ingredients

Hummus is a delicious dip made from chickpeas that can be used on sandwiches, salads, or as a side dish. It’s also a great snack when you’re on the go. If you want to make your own hummus, you’ll need to have some basic kitchen equipment. You can use the following list of ingredients to create this tasty treat:

• 1 cup dried garbanzo beans (chickpeas) • 2 cloves garlic • ¼ teaspoon salt • ½ tablespoon lemon juice • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil • 4 cups vegetable stock or water • ½ teaspoon ground cumin

You can purchase all of these items at your local grocery store.

Method

1. First, in a microwave safe bowl, heat the chickpeas for 2 minutes or until soft.
2. Then, put some muscle into it and mash the heck out of your chickpeas until smooth. You can use a spoon or potato masher for this.
3. Blend garlic and water (in a blender if you have one) and add the blended mixture to the chickpeas. Alternatively, you can use garlic powder.
4. Add lemon juice, olive oil and spices to the chickpeas and mix well. 
5. Store in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.

Results You can eat hummus with bread, crackers, pita chips, carrots, celery, cucumbers, olives, tomatoes, and lettuce. The best thing about hummus is that you can add whatever you want to it. You can use any type of vegetable you would like. For example, you could use green beans, broccoli, cauliflower, peppers, mushrooms, spinach, and so much more.