By Wendy Stoltz / Last Modified On September 21, 2023

You can easily make gluten-free hummus with a few simple steps. This gluten-free hummus recipe delivers a creamy, garlicky, healthy, delicious hummus.

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Gluten-Free Hummus Recipe

You may be wondering, is hummus gluten-free? The quick answer is, yes, the ingredients that are used to make traditional hummus are gluten-free.

That said, you might find gluten in store-bought hummus. So be sure to check labels carefully.

Some store-bought hummus has been manufactured in the same facility as wheat. Also, with the varying flavors of hummus, gluten may have been added for flavor or color.

While most hummus is gluten-free, it's easy to make homemade gluten-free hummus, and you know exactly what you're putting into it.

Ingredients in Gluten-Free Hummus

Chickpeas - For this recipe, we use canned chickpeas, but I have a note below on using dried and soaked chickpeas.

Lemon Juice - Helps with flavor and adds acidity.

Tahini - Flavor and texture enhancer. It's not required, but it helps give hummus its signature flavor and makes the texture creamier.

Garlic - Flavor. Add more or less to suit your taste. Fine minced garlic works best.

Olive Oil - Helps add flavor, helps with texture, and balances the other flavors.

Cumin - For flavor and to add to the signature hummus flavor. Make sure to use ground cumin.

Salt - To enhance the other flavors. And who doesn't like a little salt?

Water - To help with texture.

If you have any questions, please leave them in the comments below and I will get back to you.

How to Make Gluten-Free Hummus

Add the first seven ingredients to a food processor and puree until smooth.

Add in the drained and rinse chickpeas and process for 4-5 minutes or until smooth and creamy.

Transfer to a serving bowl and drizzle with additional olive oil and a light dusting of paprika.

Transfer leftovers to an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.

(See recipe below for full instructions.)

Can I freeze hummus?

I often get the question, can I freeze hummus. Yes, you can freeze hummus. Freeze your hummus in an airtight, freezer-safe container. Leave some room at the top of your container since hummus expands as it freezes.

Making Gluten-Free Hummus From Dried Chickpeas

Dried chickpeas are less expensive than canned chickpeas.

You can either cook soaked chickpeas in a pot over the stovetop, or in a pressure cooker until they are soft.

If you're in a pinch for time, cooking the dried and then soaked chickpeas in the pressure cooker will save a lot of time.

Do I need to boil the Chickpeas to make Hummus?

If you are using dried chickpeas you'll need to soak them overnight then boil them. If you are using canned chickpeas you'll need to rinse them in water, but you don't need to boil them.

Do I need to add the Tahini?

No, not everyone loves the tang that tahini adds to hummus. You can simply leave it out. The other ingredients still deliver a delicious hummus.

How do you thicken Hummus?

If you like your gluten-free hummus on the thick side, you can either add more tahini or more chickpeas.

What to Serve Gluten-Free Hummus With

Hummus is usually served with gluten-free pita bread and very often paired with gluten-free falafel. It is great in falafel (and pita) sandwiches, along with a simple salad.

Hummus is also great with pita chips, gluten-free crackers such as these delicious buckwheat crackers, corn chips, or sliced veggies.

You can add fresh chopped green onions, chives, parsley, rosemary or dill to your gluten-free hummus to vary the flavors.

Drizzle the top of your gluten-free hummus with some olive oil and sprinkle on a pinch of paprika.

Did you make this gluten-free hummus? Please leave me a comment below letting me know what you thought.

Yield: 2 ½ cups

Gluten Free Hummus

Name: Gluten Free Hummus
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Lemon juice from 1 large lemon (about 3 teaspoons); 1/4 cup tahini; 2 teaspoons fine minced garlic (about 2 small garlic clove); 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; Salt to taste; 2 to 3 tablespoons cold water; 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed.; paprika for serving

You can easily make gluten free hummus with a few simple steps. This gluten free hummus recipe delivers a creamy, garlicky, healthy, delicious hummus.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

Lemon juice from 1 large lemon (about 3 teaspoons)
¼ cup tahini
2 teaspoons fine minced garlic (about 2 small garlic clove)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
½ teaspoon ground cumin
Salt to taste
2 to 3 tablespoons cold water
1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed.
paprika for serving

Instructions

Add the first seven ingredients to a food processor and puree until smooth.
Add in the drained and rinse chickpeas and process for 4-5 minutes or until smooth and creamy.
Transfer to a serving bowl and drizzle with additional olive oil and a light dusting of paprika.
Transfer leftovers to an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Notes

This recipe uses canned chickpeas but you can used dried, soaked, and cooked chickpeas.
If you don't like tahini or you are out, you can leave it out.
To make this gluten free hummus thicker, add more tahini or more chickpeas.

Gluten-Free Hummus