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    Home » Recipes » Vegetarian

    Homemade Hummus (Moroccan Style)

    Published: Oct 5, 2020 · Modified: Mar 31, 2022 by Beth Sachs · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases · 14 Comments

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    This easy homemade hummus recipe spiced with cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne and coriander is creamy, delicious and most importantly REALLY quick to make.

    The Moroccan hummus makes a tasty dip for fresh raw vegetables like celery, cucumber and carrots, or a quick and healthy sandwich filling.

    A bowl of homemade Moroccan hummus.

    My kids love this easy homemade hummus with breadsticks and fresh raw vegetables for a quick and easy after-school snack. It tastes fresh and flavourful and is so much healthier than supermarket versions.

    Love Hummus? Why not try my roasted red pepper hummus too!

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    • ✔️ Why should you try it?
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 💭 Top tips
    • 📖 Variations
    • 🍴 Serving suggestions
    • 🥡 Storage
    • ❓ FAQS
    • 😋Related recipes
    • Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ✔️ Why should you try it?

    • Quick and easy to make
    • Healthy and nutritious
    • Filling after school snack for kids

    🥘 Ingredients

    • Chickpeas - 1 400g can of chickpeas, drained. Reserve the liquid for later!
    • Tahini - buy a good quality jar of tahini for maximum flavour.
    • Garlic - I used 3 garlic cloves but if you like things garlicky then double it!
    • Lemon Juice - gives the hummus a lovely lemony hit.
    • Olive Oil - a mild olive oil is best if you're serving this to kids.
    • Spices - cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper and cinnamon.
    • Salt - for seasoning.

    🔪 Instructions

    The recipe card with ingredient quantities and detailed instructions can be found at the bottom of the post

    One: Drain the chickpeas but reserve the liquid for later.

    Two: Place all of the ingredients (except the oil and reserved liquid) in a food processor and pulse. Gradually add the olive oil through the funnel then add the reserved chickpea liquid, a little at a time until the hummus becomes smooth and creamy (you won't need all the liquid, just enough to make the hummus a nice consistency).

    Three: Spoon into a serving bowl and sprinkle with more smoked paprika.

    Four: Serve with raw vegetables and breadsticks.

    Step by step photo instructions for making homemade hummus.

    💭 Top tips

    • If you prefer chunkier style hummus then process for less time in the food processor. The longer you process the ingredients, the smoother it will be. Don't forget to scrape down the sides of the food processor a couple of times to ensure everything is blended uniformly.
    • For a richer hummus use extra virgin olive oil. My kids prefer me using a mild light olive oil though.
    • There are so many different flavour combinations you can try. have a read of my suggestions below! This is a great base recipe to experiment with.

    📖 Variations

    For all of these variations you will need to omit the spices used in this Moroccan style hummus.

    1. Pesto Hummus - add 2 tablespoons of fresh pesto into the food processor and blitz.
    2. Roasted Garlic Hummus - roast 5 cloves of garlic in their skins. Once cooked squeeze the garlic out of their skins and add to the processor.
    3. Roasted Red Pepper - add 2 roasted red peppers from a jar to the food processor and whizz up until smooth.

    🍴 Serving suggestions

    We usually enjoy hummus as a dip with fresh raw vegetables, carrot fritters, or breadsticks. It also makes a tasty wrap and sandwich filling too. Or, how about spoonfuls dolloped on a fresh green salad for a tasty light lunch?

    A bowl of homemade Moroccan hummus with fresh raw vegetables.

    🥡 Storage

    The hummus will keep in a sealed container or jar in the fridge for 1 week. I drizzle a little extra oil on top to keep it fresh.

    ❓ FAQS

    What is hummus?

    Hummus is a middle eastern dip made with chickpeas, sesame seed paste, lemon juice, garlic and olive oil.

    What is tahini?

    Tahini is a condiment made from toasted ground hulled sesame. It is served by itself or as a major ingredient in hummus, baba ghanoush, and halva. 

    😋Related recipes

    More homemade dips and sauces to try;

    • Fresh Pesto - Make the homemade pesto in your food processor and store it in the fridge. Then you’re only minutes away from a delicious bowl of pasta.
    • Holy Gaucamole - Guacamole is a family favourite around these parts and this is my recipe for a fully loaded but nearly smooth guacamole. So tasty!
    • Vegan Aioli - This super versatile aioli is a must on every BBQ or on every party snack table. You don’t have to be vegan to love this dip, it’s popular by all-eaters!
    • Instant Pot Spinach Artichoke Dip - This creamy cheese Instant Pot Spinach Artichoke Dip is an easy, minimal prep, crowd-pleasing savory dip. Just the thing to serve with chips, veggie sticks and bread during game day, potluck, dinner parties, and more.
    • Sicilian Pesto - This Sicilian pesto differs from what many consider the ‘typical’ pesto – Pesto alla Genovese, (from the region of Liguria), in that almonds are used instead of pine nuts and tomatoes are added too. The verb pestare means “to stomp on,” or to crush, and therefore the word pesto describes a process more than a product.
    • Homemade Onion Dip - A simple, quickly prepared dip which is ideal for easy entertaining and one that the whole family will enjoy. It’s creamy, delicious and full of flavour.
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    5 from 15 votes

    Homemade Hummus (Moroccan Style)

    This easy homemade hummus recipe spiced with cumin, paprika, cayenne and coriander is creamy, delicious and most importantly REALLY quick to make. The Moroccan hummus makes a tasty dip for fresh raw vegetables like celery, cucumber and carrots, or a quick and healthy sandwich filling.
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine Middle East
    Keyword homemade hummus, moroccan hummus
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 10 minutes
    Servings 8
    Calories 71kcal
    Author Beth Sachs
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    Equipment

    • Food Processor
    • Chopping Board
    • Knife
    • Measuring Spoons

    Ingredients

    Metric - US Customary
    • 400 g Tin of Chickpeas drained but reserve the liquid for later in the recipe
    • 1½ tablespoon Tahini
    • 3 Garlic Cloves peeled
    • 1 Lemon juice only
    • 3 tablespoon Olive Oil
    • 1 teaspoon Cumin
    • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
    • ½ teaspoon Ground Coriander
    • ¼ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
    • ⅛ teaspoon Cinammon
    • 1 teaspoon Salt

    Instructions

    • Drain the chickpeas but reserve the liquid for later in the recipe.
    • Place the chickpeas, tahini, garlic cloves, lemon juice, spices and salt into a food processor and pulse until the chickpeas are broken down.
    • Slowly add the olive oil through the funnel and continue to pulse.
    • Scrape down the sides of the bowl and pulse again.
    • Add the reserved liquid 1 tablespoon at a time and continue to pulse until you reach your desired consistency.
    • Serve in a bowl with a sprinkle of smoked paprika.

    Notes

    The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
    Nutrition Facts
    Homemade Hummus (Moroccan Style)
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    71
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    7
    g
    11
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    6
    %
    Sodium
     
    293
    mg
    13
    %
    Potassium
     
    46
    mg
    1
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    3
    g
    1
    %
    Fiber
     
    1
    g
    4
    %
    Sugar
     
    1
    g
    1
    %
    Protein
     
    1
    g
    2
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    147
    IU
    3
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    8
    mg
    10
    %
    Calcium
     
    12
    mg
    1
    %
    Iron
     
    1
    mg
    6
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Danielle Wolter

      October 05, 2020 at 10:33 am

      5 stars
      This was so creamy and flavorful! And I loved how easy it was to make. Thanks!

      Reply
    2. kim

      October 05, 2020 at 11:34 am

      5 stars
      Loved this recipe! It was super easy and so tasty. Will definitely be making again.

      Reply
    3. Gina

      October 05, 2020 at 11:59 am

      5 stars
      Such a great staple recipe. We have hummus on hand all the time for healthy snacking. Love the spice in this recipe!

      Reply
    4. Caroline

      October 05, 2020 at 11:59 am

      5 stars
      Hummus is always a favorite - like the warm spice flavors in this version.

      Reply
    5. Jess

      October 05, 2020 at 12:51 pm

      5 stars
      Pinning this to make again and again! We love hummus in our family and go through it pretty quickly. Now we can make it at home and save money! Love it.

      Reply
    6. Beth

      October 05, 2020 at 1:36 pm

      5 stars
      Yummy! This looks so delicious and tasty! I can't wait to make this recipe! My husband is going to love this!

      Reply
    7. Jacqueline Meldrum

      October 05, 2020 at 1:51 pm

      5 stars
      Oh I like the extra spices added to this hummus Beth. I bet it tastes lush

      Reply
    8. Jessica Formicola

      October 05, 2020 at 2:12 pm

      5 stars
      I love making my own hummus, and I can't wait to try your recipe! It looks so delicious!

      Reply
    9. Amy

      October 05, 2020 at 2:24 pm

      5 stars
      Homemade hummus is just the best, love it!

      Reply
    10. Kathryn Donangelo

      October 05, 2020 at 2:58 pm

      5 stars
      LOVE this hummus recipe and all of the smokey flavors. It was so easy to make and made the best snack yesterday! Thank you!

      Reply
    11. Christian Guzman

      October 05, 2020 at 3:07 pm

      5 stars
      This was so amazing! I had it as a snack/meal with toasted pita triangles. Yum!

      Reply
    12. Theresa Shanahan

      January 24, 2021 at 8:14 pm

      How much of each spice? Thanks very much!

      Reply
      • Beth Sachs

        January 24, 2021 at 8:26 pm

        Hi Theresa, the spice amounts are in the recipe card at the bottom of the post. Enjoy!

        Reply
    13. Lynne c

      May 10, 2022 at 12:08 pm

      5 stars
      Lovely and creamy. I maybe had too much garlic, although I only put the 3 cloves, they were on the big side. But I don’t mind as I love garlic. I’m not sure I will ever buy humus ever again. It was so simple to make and make quite a substantial amount. Also keeps for a week which is longer than shop bought. Once you have the tahini etc, it will last for many more batches

      Reply

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