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The Creamiest Hummus (no peeling!)

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Additional Time12 hours
Total Time12 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 -8 servings
Author: Lisa Le

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dried chickpeas
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 8 tbsp 1/2 cup aquafaba
  • 1.5 tbsp tahini
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 lemon, juiced
  • 6 tbsp olive oil
  • Chili crisp to top

Instructions

Preparing the chickpeas

  • Soak the chickpeas with 1 tbsp salt and water to cover the beans with 1-2 inches of water. I usually soak for about 20 hours, but at least 8 hours helps reduce gassiness.
  • Drain and lightly rinse the beans, then transfer to a pressure cooker. Add enough water to cover the beans about 1/2 inch.
  • I use an Instant Pot and pressure cook on "Beans" for 10 minutes. Either manual release pressure or allow for natural release.
  • Turn off the pressure cooker and then open the lid and allow the beans to cool to warm/lukewarm.
  • Take out 1/2 cup of the chickpea liquid in the pot (aka aquafaba). I usually take out 3/4 cup just in case I need more.

To make the creamiest hummus

  • In a food processor or a high speed blender, combine the cooked chickpeas, 1/2 cup of aquafaba, tahini, garlic cloves, lemon juice and olive oil.
  • Blend until smooth, feel free to add more aquafaba if you want it to be even thinner. If you want a thicker hummus, only use 3-4 tbsp olive oil and start with 1/3 cup aquafaba.
  • Transfer to an airtight container to store in the fridge once cooled. If your chickpeas are still very hot when you make the hummus, it will develop a crust as it cools. Best results is with slightly warm or lukewarm chickpeas!
  • Eat within a week and serve each portion with a hefty spoonful of chili crisp!