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A bowl of Israeli hummus drizzled with olive oil, garnished with parsley and sprinkled with paprika on a rustic wooden surface.
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5 from 2 votes

Israeli Hummus

Super smooth, lemony hummus that scoops like a dream and actually tastes like something. Built with soft-cooked chickpeas, garlic paste, and good tahini, it’s rich, balanced, and miles beyond the chalky store-bought stuff that tastes bleh. Once you’ve made it this way, there’s no going back!
Prep Time7 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time1 hour 22 minutes
Course: Side Dish, Sides
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 3 Cups
Calories: 616kcal
Author: Adam Sobel
Cost: $4

Equipment

Ingredients

For cooking the chickpeas:

For the hummus:

To garnish and serve:

Instructions

  • Rinse the chickpeas in a colander under cold running water to get rid of any dust or debris.
  • Transfer the soaked chickpeas to a saucepan and cover with plenty of fresh water. Add baking soda and bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Once the chickpeas reach a rolling boil, reduce to medium heat and simmer uncovered for 60-65 minutes, occasionally skimming off any foam, until the chickpeas are very soft and the skins begin to separate.
  • Drain the chickpeas, rinse them thoroughly under cold running water, and set aside to cool and drain completely.
  • On a cutting board, combine the minced garlic and salt. Use the side of a chef’s knife to mash and smear it into a smooth paste, dragging and pressing until no solid bits remain.
  • Briefly toast the cumin and paprika in a dry skilled over medium heat for about 2 minutes.
  • In a food processor or high-speed blender, combine the garlic-salt paste, toasted spices, drained chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, ice cubes, olive oil, and water. Blend until light and creamy, pausing to scrape down the sides once or twice so that no particles of chickpeas remain unblended.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning and thickness if needed. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with smoked paprika, chopped parsley, and a generous drizzle of olive oil. Serve at room temperature.

Notes

🫧 Chickpea Rapture:
Cook chickpeas till they’re on the verge of falling apart—just shy of mush. That’s your path to velvet, not grit.
❄️ Freeze Frame Fluff:
Toss in the ice cubes while blending. They whip in air and make the tahini go creamy instead of clumpy.
🔥 Hot Hummus Summer:
Room temp or warm hummus brings the full flavor party. Cold makes it taste flat and firm.

Nutrition

Calories: 616kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Sodium: 1174mg | Potassium: 823mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 246IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 140mg | Iron: 7mg