Creamy & Spicy Garlic Hummus (without tahini)

Name: Spicy Garlic Hummus
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 15 oz garbanzo beans (canned); 2 garlic cloves; ½ cup olive oil (extra virgin); 2 tablespoons lemon juice (use fresh lemon juice, not bottled); ¼ teaspoon sea salt; 1 teaspoon Primal Palate Super Gyro Seasoning (see note below)

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Ready in about 5 minutes, this simple and delicious spicy garlic hummus without tahini is sure to become a new favorite. Simply add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth and creamy.

It has a nice spicy kick with raw garlic and is incredibly healthy & beneficial. It is also vegan & gluten-free.

fresh garlic hummus spread over bread and topped with olives, tomatoes, and basil.

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What you’ll love about this recipe:

QUICK & EASY – This delicious & easy hummus recipe is a cinch to whip up in a food processor and only takes 5 minutes!
HEALTHY – Homemade hummus is super beneficial and a great option for anyone following the Mediterranean diet or similar healthy lifestyle.
INEXPENSIVE – With only a handful of pantry staple ingredients, this hummus recipe is super budget friendly.

Traditionally, hummus is made with tahini. However, not everyone is a big fan of the taste of it. So this hummus recipe is without any tahini!

garlic hummus in a little white bowl and topped with chopped basil.

Tools you’ll need

Here’s what you’ll need to make this recipe:

Ingredients

garbanzo beans — aka chickpeas
garlic cloves
extra virgin olive oil — use the good stuff! You’ll notice the difference!
fresh juice from half of a lemon
sea salt
Primal Palate Super Gyro Seasoning — can substitute with favorite Greek or Italian seasoning if desired. But this blend is soooo good!

Instructions

Drain can of garbanzo beans and add to blender.

Peel garlic cloves and squeeze juice of half of lemon.

chickpeas and garlic with seasonings in the bowl of the food processor.

fresh garlic hummus blended in the bowl of the food processor.

Add all remaining ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth and creamy.

Serve and enjoy!

Tips

A huge flavor enhancer to this garlic hummus recipe, is the use of good quality extra virgin olive oil. It truly makes all the difference.
Since there is so much fraudulent olive oil (I know, right?!).. I always want to make sure that I source my olive oil from a place that is certified.
We love the Jovial brand of olive oil. There’s also some great options at Supermarket Italy.

What to do with Garlic Hummus

There are so many different things that can hummus can be served with. One of my favorites is for a quick, tasty and savory breakfast.

I will make toast or serve over my favorite multigrain bread. I then top it with capers, mini tomatoes, Kalamata & green olives, fresh basil and sometimes a salad mix if I have it on hand. Then, I’ll sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Oh, so yummy!

two pieces of toast with homemade hummus and topped with fresh mini tomatoes, capers, and black olives, fresh tomatoes scattered to the side and a butter knife resting on a tea towel.

Serving Suggestions

Make a delicious flatbread pizza with hummus
Add as a base to a Mediterranean style breakfast wrap
Enjoy as a dip for veggies
Replace the mayo in deviled eggs with garlic hummus
Use as a sandwich spread
Serve with your favorite grain bowl
Enjoy with crackers, pita chips, or tortilla chips

How to Store Fresh Hummus

How to store fresh hummus

Fresh homemade hummus can be stored in the refrigerator for about 4-5 days. It should be in an airtight container to keep it fresh.

And fresh hummus can even be stored in the freezer for several months. Again, you’d want to use an airtight, freezer safe container. Just stick the frozen container in the fridge the day before to thaw.

FAQ (frequently asked questions)

What can I use to replace tahini in hummus?

Traditionally tahini is used in hummus recipes to give it a super creamy texture. You could replace the tahini with cashew butter, peanut butter, Greek yogurt, steamed sweet potato, or avocado. Or you could skip it altogether as we’ve done in this recipe.

How do you store fresh hummus?

Fresh homemade hummus can be stored in the refrigerator for about 4-5 days. It should be in an airtight container to keep it fresh.

And fresh hummus can even be stored in the freezer for several months. Again, you’d want to use an airtight, freezer safe container. Just stick the frozen container in the fridge the day before to thaw.

Spicy Garlic Hummus

two slices of bread with homemade garlic hummus without tahini, tomatoes, olives, fresh herbs, and capers.

This homemade hummus is easy to make and packed with flavor. It’s perfect for snacking and has a bit of a spicy kick from the seasonings and raw garlic.

Mary Woita

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Serving Size

Equipment

Ingredients

15 oz garbanzo beans canned
2 garlic cloves
½ cup olive oil extra virgin
2 tablespoons lemon juice use fresh lemon juice, not bottled
¼ teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon Primal Palate Super Gyro Seasoning see note below

Instructions

Drain can of garbanzo beans / chickpeas and add to blender.
Peel garlic cloves and squeeze juice of half of lemon (about 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice).
Add all remaining ingredients to a food processor or blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
Serve and enjoy!

Notes

I love the use Primal Palate’s Super Gyro seasoning for this recipe. It is great quality and flavor. You can use your preferred Greek seasoning blend if you’re unable to find this seasoning. You could also use an Italian blend depending on store availability.

I also highly recommend using good quality olive oil.