Authentic Lebanese Hummus

Name: Authentic Lebanese Hummus
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American, Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 15 ounces canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans); 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 2 tablespoons tahini; 1 whole garlic clove; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (divided); 1 pinch salt; 1/4 cup ice water; 1 teaspoon paprika (optional)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:10min

Make Lebanese hummus at home that is smooth, creamy, and better than anything you would buy at the store! There is no thick or pasty texture here, just a velvety hummus every time. This authentic Lebanese hummus recipe includes a secret trick (spoiler: it's peeling chickpeas!) and turns out better than anything store-bought.

Updated at: Fri, 13 Feb 2026 02:22:34 GMT