Creamy Homemade Hummus

Never Buy Store-Bought Again!

This homemade hummus and pita recipe is a fantastic, appetizer recipe for any occasion! It comes together in minutes and once you try homemade hummus, you will never buy store-bought again! It’s that good!

The texture is creamier, the flavor is so much better, and when paired with some warm, freshly grilled pita bread, it will disappear in minutes! For a wonderful springtime twist on this recipe try my Beet Hummus and Veggie Platter Recipe.

It’s a make ahead appetizer idea that just needs to be served as soon as guests arrive! For more make-ahead appetizer ideas, try my Honey Roasted Cashews or Green Goddess Dip.

What Does Baking Soda do to Chickpeas When Making Hummus

• For the creamiest hummus texture I now add 1/2 teaspoon to every can of chickpeas I use when making hummus.

• It really does make all the difference! Apparently, it raises the pH in the water which breaks down the chickpeas and makes them nice and tender.

• It also helps softens the garbanzo bean skins which can be a bit coarse, and lead to chunkier hummus if you skip the baking soda step.

• But if you really don’t have time for the simmering and baking soda trick, watch my video demo below in the recipe card, to see how you can make homemade hummus without it.

Serving Tips:

• You can serve some grilled flatbreads with your hummus, brushed with olive oil, and sprinkled with sea salt, which is my favorite way to enjoy this recipe!

• It’s completely worth the extra effort to grill the pita first.

• The pita ends up warm and chewy, with crispy edges and the extra kick of the sea salt is so good!

• It’s also great as a side dish to my Grilled Chicken Recipe or my Lemony Chicken Brochette Recipe.

What Type of Pita Works Best?

• Buy the more “artisan” pita typically sold in the store’s bakery section (as opposed to the bread aisle) it’s softer and a bit puffier.

• It grills up so well! Then slice it into quarters and sprinkle it with sea salt. Or you could also serve it with some raw vegetables as well.

• It also can be made hours ahead of time, making it ideal for entertaining. Enjoy!

Coming up…Next Weekend!

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