Artificial Food Coloring Free Blender Hummus
Creamy, garlicky, and impossibly smooth, this blender hummus is the kind of dip that makes a plate of vegetables or a stack of warm pita feel like a real occasion. Store-bought hummus is one of those sneaky products that can contain artificial dyes or colorings — especially in flavored varieties — so making your own from scratch is the cleanest way to know exactly what's in the bowl. Every ingredient here is whole and recognizable: chickpeas, tahini, fresh lemon, garlic, and a pinch of cumin. The trick of blending the garlic and lemon juice first, then whipping the tahini until pale and thick, is what gives this hummus its restaurant-quality texture without any additives doing the heavy lifting. A splash of reserved chickpea liquid loosens everything to that perfect, silky consistency that holds a soft peak when you scoop it. Finished with a drizzle of good olive oil and a dusting of paprika, it's as beautiful as it is clean-ingredient simple.
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6 servings
- 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained, liquid reserved
- ½ cup well-stirred tahini
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 large lemon)
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- ¾ tsp fine salt
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- 3–5 tbsp reserved chickpea liquid or cold water, as needed
For serving
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, for serving
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika or sweet paprika, for serving (optional)
- 1 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the garlic and lemon juice to the blender and blend on high for 15 seconds, until the garlic is finely minced and fragrant.
- 2
Add the tahini, salt, and cumin to the blender. Blend on high for 30 seconds, until the mixture is thick and pale.
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