Instant Pot Hummus is so good, you're never going to want to make it a different way. Pressure cooking the chickpeas not only changes their texture but cooks them in a fraction of the time that it would take on the stovetop. This is absolutely worth the minimal effort to make it this way.
I posted a hummus recipe from canned chickpeas several years ago, but I like cooking my own chickpeas.
Yesterday I made twice as many chickpeas as I need, and now I have enough to make chana masala or this vegan Chickpea soup recipe. You can use your Instant Pot to make this Pressure Cooker Hummus recipe with ease.
Instant Pot Hummus
This Instant Pot Hummus recipe is much like one I've made in the past, except I made the chickpeas in the Instant Pot. Another nice aspect of cooking your own chickpeas because you don't have to use a whole can if you don't want to.
Canned chickpeas do not need to be soaked, but I think going through the extra steps of soaking them yourself takes this hummus recipe to the next level.
You can eat canned chickpeas straight out of the can, because they have already been cooked. Dry chickpeas cannot be eaten raw and need to be soaked before consuming.
Preparing Dry Chickpeas For Instant Pot Hummus
I never remember to soak chickpeas the night before. Ever. So I quick-soak, which is done by soaking your beans in boiling water. An hour later, they're fully soaked and ready to go. I love it. An even faster way to get me quickly enjoying Instant Pot Hummus.
Ingredients You'll Need
- Dried Chickpeas, dried
- Kosher Salt
- Garlic
- tahini
- Lemon
How To Make Instant Pot Hummus
- Rinse and remove any debris from the chickpeas. Soak in boiling water for one hour.
- Place soaked chickpeas in the Instant Pot with enough hot water to cover. Add salt to taste so it infuses with the chickpeas, and cook with High Pressure for 20 minutes. Use Natural Pressure Release.
- Drain the chickpeas, make sure to save about 1/4 cup of the water.
- Place 1 cup of chickpeas in a blender or food processor, along with reserved water, garlic cloves, tahini, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth.
- Pour into a serving bowl and garnish with the olive oil, smoked paprika, and Italian Parsley. Top with toasted pine nuts.
Make Instant Pot Hummus From Chickpeas
This Pressure Cooker Chickpea Hummus recipe is another dump and go recipe. Make the chickpeas in the Instant Pot, dump everything into a blender until smooth, you're done. Easy peasy. Not to mention this tastes far better than any store-bought hummus you've ever eaten.
How Long Does It Last?
Homemade hummus doesn't last as long as store-bought hummus, but it is still worth making. If you're not a big snacker, no need to worry. This recipe lasts between 3-4 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Other Dips And Bites To Eat
Try out my low carb crackers!
My Instant Pot Baba Ghanoush Dip! It's a delightful treat for guests and they won't know you saved 45 minutes by making it in the Instant Pot rather than the oven!
Still can't get enough Greek recipes? Make my 5 ingredient Tzatikiki Dip that you can eat with pita chips or spoon over Gyros also made in the Instant Pot.
Tips And Tricks For Instant Pot Hummus
- Rinse and remove debris from the dried chickpeas.
- After they have soaked in water, you know they are done when the chickpeas split easily between two fingers.
- Toast whatever nuts you have in your pantry for a depth of flavor and an added crunch to the hummus!
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (82 g) Dried Chickpeas, dried
- hot water, , to cover the chickpeas
- 1 teaspoon (1 teaspoon) Kosher Salt,
- 3-4 cloves (3 cloves) Garlic, peeled
- 2 tablespoons (2 tablespoons) tahini, (sesame paste)*
- 1 (1) Lemon, juiced
Optional Garnish:
- Smoked Paprika
- 2 tablespoons (2 tablespoons) Chopped Parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon (1 tablespoon) olive oil
- 1/4 cup (33.75 g) pine nuts, , toasted (put into a small pan and toast over low-medium heat until they turn light brown)
Instructions
- Soak the chickpeas in hot water for 1 hour. Consider doubling the amount you're making so you will have leftovers for chana masala or other yummy dishes.
- Once they're soaked, place in an Instant Pot with enough water to cover, add a little salt to taste, and pressure cook them for 20 minutes at High Pressure. Use Natural Pressure Release.
- Drain the beans and reserve about 1/4 cup of the water. You need about 1 cup of cooked chickpeas.
- Place all ingredients except garnish in the bowl of a food processor or blender.
- Process until smooth.
- Pour into a bowl and decorate with garnish ingredients.
- Eat.
- Rinse and remove debris from the dried chickpeas.
- After they have soaked in water, you know they are done when the chickpeas split easily between two fingers.
- Toast whatever nuts you have in your pantry for a depth of flavor and an added crunch to the hummus!
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Steve
Previously, I’ve made batches of white chickpeas or Kala Chana (black chickpeas). And always make enough to freeze a few portions of beans with water. I never did the hour soak, and always found I needed like a half cup of the water with a cup of beans.
Today I started with a cup of each dry. Did the hour soak, and then cook as normal. But when making the hummus, a half cup water was too much so I had to make a double batch with 2 cups beans. I realize now I did not double the other ingredients. It was just so wet. LOL!
I think the Kala Chana didn’t plump up as much as the regular chickpeas. But so good!
Steve
I had cooked the chickpeas a day or two ago while making some rice. I made the final hummus just now for lunch. Yumm!
Steve
Just made a batch with Black Chickpeas (Kala Chana) for lunch tomorrow (and/or a little appetizer with dinner).
Michelle Chandler
Just curious, do you remove the "jackets" before you pressure cook, or just throw everything in? Thanks!
Steve
I’ve had that trouble in the past, trying to make hummus with canned beans. LOL! This time I used dried beans that I got at the Indian grocery store and I don’t detect anything that looks like a jacket. So either it’s good, or was removed at some other point.
Carrie
If I double the amount of chickpeas, should I double everything else as well? Thanks!
URVASHI PITRE
Yes you should
peterfarrell66
I just made this recipe. I don’t have a problem forgetting to soak my beans, so they only required 10 minutes to cook. 🙂 I also roasted the garlic. It was delicious! Thank you for your brilliant book and this site, I’ll be back for more Instant Pot recipes!