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Better than Store-Bought Hummus

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at MSU chapter.

I have a confession to make: I have an obsession. It’s with a food. A spread actually, one with a Mediterranean origin and an earthy flavor. Any guesses?

Yes, I have an obsession with hummus.

ways to use pickle juice vegetable carrot
Ellie Haun

I eat it literally everyday. Ask anyone I eat with and they’ll verify this. 

My favorite hummus is this simple homemade version. It only has six ingredients (including Sriracha) and takes ten minutes maximum to make. Plus it’s low-calorie and full of protein.

hummus milk cream
Ellie Haun

It takes just as much time to make this hummus as it does to go to the store and buy hummus. Compared to store-bought hummus, this homemade version…

-tastes just as good or better

-costs way less to make

-is fresher

-has known, pronounceable ingredients in it

Basically, there are no reasons not to try this simple recipe instead of buying hummus. Especially if you’re a busy and poor college student.

hummus vegetable carrot
Ellie Haun

Better than Store-Bought Hummus

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 10 minutesCook time: minutesTotal time: 10 minutesServings:2 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Ellie Haun

    Gather your ingredients.

  2. Ellie Haun

    Drain the chickpeas, but reserve a few tablespoons of the liquid. Put both in a food processor or blender.

  3. Ellie Haun

    Add all of the other ingredients into the food processor or blender, and blend until smooth for 2 to 3 minutes.

    #SpoonTip: If the hummus is too thick, add in some more lemon juice or water.

    #SpoonTip: Add some more Sriracha if it’s not spicy enough for you.

  4. Ellie Haun

    Enjoy! Store for up to two weeks in the refrigerator. This hummus tastes even better the next day.

Give this heart-healthy dip a spin and enjoy it with a side of veggies, crackers, chips, pita, or pretzels. I say a side because this hummus is the main event, especially with a few squeezes of spicy Sriracha. 

Ellie is a senior studying food science at Michigan State University. Her favorite foods are chocolate, peanut butter, and carrots. When she's not baking cupcakes or taking pictures of food, she's probably running with the MSU running club or practicing yoga. Check out her blog, "Peanut Butter & Ellie," if you love all things peanut butter!