Mediterranean Diet Friendly Instant Pot Hummus
Starting with dried chickpeas and cooking them under pressure until they're impossibly soft is the secret to hummus that's genuinely silky rather than grainy or dense. The Instant Pot does the heavy lifting, breaking down the legumes far more thoroughly than canned chickpeas ever could, so the final texture is luxuriously smooth after a few minutes in the blender. Tahini, fresh lemon juice, raw garlic, and a touch of cumin come together in a combination that's been a cornerstone of Mediterranean cooking for centuries — bright, nutty, and deeply savory all at once. Blending the tahini and lemon first before adding the chickpeas is a small step that makes a big difference, creating that pale, creamy base that holds everything together. A drizzle of good extra-virgin olive oil and a dusting of smoked paprika at the end aren't just garnish — they add richness and a gentle smokiness that makes the whole bowl feel restaurant-worthy. This is the kind of recipe that makes store-bought versions feel like a compromise, and once you've made it from scratch, it's hard to go back.
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8 servings
- 1 cup dried chickpeas
- 7 cup water
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ⅓ cup tahini
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 large lemon)
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- ¾ tsp salt, plus more to taste
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- 2–4 tbsp ice water, as needed
For serving
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, for serving
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika, for serving (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the dried chickpeas in a large bowl and cover with 4 cups of water. Soak at room temperature for at least 8 hours or overnight, then drain and rinse through a colander.
- 2
Add the soaked, drained chickpeas, 3 cups of fresh water, and the baking soda to the Instant Pot insert. Secure the lid and set the valve to Sealing. Cook on High Pressure for 20 minutes, then allow the pressure to release naturally for 15 minutes before carefully turning the valve to Venting to release any remaining pressure.
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