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This Homemade Hummus Without Tahini recipe is much tastier than anything you can buy from the store. You won’t even miss the tahini, I promise! Learn how to make hummus from scratch with this recipe that is vegan, gluten-free, and ready in just 5 minutes.
Homemade Hummus: An Easy & Healthy Dip
Hummus is a creamy Middle Eastern dip that makes a wonderful healthy snack or appetizer. I usually like to serve it with fresh chopped vegetables or pita chips. It also pairs perfectly with my Easy Homemade Flatbread (No Yeast) recipe.
So let’s just get this straight – I have absolutely nothing against tahini, which is a thin paste made from sesame seeds. It’s just that I don’t always have tahini on hand, namely because it’s not an ingredient that I use very often.
What I do always have on hand though, is peanut butter. Peanuts and sesame seeds are often used interchangeably by savvy chefs, depending on what they have available in their kitchens. Both peanut butter and tahini lend a creamy, nutty quality to dishes, so you can easily substitute one for the other.
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How to Make Hummus Without Tahini
This healthy, homemade hummus recipe is made with canned chickpeas, natural (unsweetened) peanut butter, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, and salt. Simply combine all of the ingredients into a food processor and pulse until smooth. To make the dip look extra pretty if you’re entertaining, garnish it with fresh parsley, paprika, a drizzle of olive oil or whole chickpeas.
Pro Tip: You can add some toasted sesame oil (maybe about 1/2 teaspoon), which would add a bit of traditional tahini flavor.
More Healthy Homemade Dip recipes to try:
Looking for more clean, nutritious dip recipes? Here are a few of my favorites:
- Restaurant-Style Salsa
- Homemade Guacamole
- Roasted Beet Hummus
- Healthy Avocado Dip
For this Hummus Without Tahini recipe, I recommend:
Here are a few kitchen items I suggest using to ensure this hummus recipe turns out perfect:
- Natural Peanut Butter– Not all peanut butters are created equal, so I recommend using one like this that hasno added sugars or preservatives.
- Food Processor – This is the one I use and love! I have had mine for years and it is one of my favorite kitchen tools. I use mine all the time toquickly combine ingredients and to make sauces and dips.
- Citrus Juicer– If you cook with a lot of citrus, a sturdy juicer is a must. This one works for both lemons and limes and will squeeze out every last drop of juice like a pro. Worth every penny.
If you make this Homemade Hummus Without Tahini recipe, let me know! Leave a comment with a star rating ★ below, because I love hearing from you! ♡
Homemade Hummus Without Tahini
Alia Kay
ThisEasy & Healthy Homemade HummusWithout Tahini recipe is vegan, gluten-free, and ready to eat in just 5 minutes!
4.84 from 6 votes
Print Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 0 minutes mins
Total Time 5 minutes mins
Course Snack
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Servings 6 servings; Makes about 1 ½ cups
Calories 170 calories
Ingredients
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Optional toppings: Chopped fresh parsley, ground paprika, extra olive oil and/or chickpeas
Instructions
In the bowl of a food processor, combine all ingredients and process until smooth.
Garnish with optional toppings and serve.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or in the freezer for up to three months.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Homemade Hummus Without Tahini
Amount per Serving
Calories
170
% Daily Value*
Fat
12
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
6
g
Sodium
441
mg
19
%
Potassium
187
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
13
g
4
%
Fiber
17
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
6
g
12
%
Vitamin A
13
IU
%
Vitamin C
4
mg
5
%
Calcium
33
mg
3
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Reader Interactions
Comments
Meera says
I made this today and it turned out great! I didn’t have tahini so I used natural peanut butter like you said and it was so yummy!Reply
Alia says
Thanks Meera! I love using natural peanut butter in my hummus too! I am glad you enjoyed it!
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Lisa says
Hi! Do you think I can get away with “regular” peanut butter? That’s all I have in my pantry. Thanks 🙂
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Alia says
Hi Lisa! I only recommend using peanut butter than has no added sugar in it. The one I use contains only peanuts. So if you’re going to use regular peanut butter, make sure you read the ingredient label. If all you have is peanut butter than contains sugar/sweetener in it, you can try using it in this recipe, but just keep in mind the flavor will be a bit different.
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Kristi says
Great recipe. Had almond butter on hand and added suggested sesame seed oil. Keeper! Thanks!!Reply
Alia says
Hi Kristi! Yay I’m so glad you liked the recipe! Thanks so much for letting me know. 🙂
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Sur says
I will can’t give it a 5 because I didn’t follow exact recipe in that I did not use peanut butter. I used 1 tablespoon of sesame oil and 1 EVOO. Wow! On my first try ever I was impressed. Canned CP’s although I did boil for 20 min. first. Thank you!Reply
Alia says
Hi Sur! I’m glad you enjoyed the hummus. Thank you for letting me know!
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Karen says
Loved this will never buy hummus again. So simple and super tasty!!Reply
Alia says
Hi Karen! Thank you so much for letting me know. I’m very happy you enjoyed my hummus recipe! 🙂
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