Authentic Lebanese Hummus (Creamy & Smooth)

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

Instructions

Prep:30min

Make authentic Lebanese hummus that is ultra-creamy and smooth. This recipe is ready in 30 minutes, and there is no boiling. Instead, I use an age-old Lebanese method to remove the shells, and this is the trick to making smooth hummus.

Updated at: Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:36:43 GMT