Gelatin Free Blender Hummus

Total time10 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time0 min

4.6

(29)

Creamy, garlicky, and deeply satisfying, this blender hummus comes together with just a handful of pantry staples and tastes far better than anything you'd grab off a store shelf. Many commercial dips and spreads sneak in unexpected additives, so making your own means you know exactly what's going into the bowl. The trick here is blending the garlic and lemon juice first, which mellows the raw bite and infuses every layer of the dip with bright, citrusy flavor. Tahini goes in next and gets whipped into a thick, pale paste before the chickpeas are added — that sequence is what gives the final hummus its ultra-smooth, almost fluffy texture. Using the reserved chickpea liquid instead of plain water adds a subtle savory depth and helps you dial in the consistency without thinning out the flavor. A drizzle of good olive oil and a dusting of smoked paprika turn a simple dip into something you'd genuinely be proud to set out for guests.

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Ingredients

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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