Gut Friendly Blender Hummus

Total time10 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time0 min

4.6

(29)

Creamy, dreamy, and packed with plant-based goodness, this blender hummus comes together with just a handful of wholesome ingredients that your gut will genuinely appreciate. Chickpeas are a fantastic source of fiber and plant protein, and when paired with tahini and a bright hit of fresh lemon juice, they transform into something far more satisfying than anything you'd scoop out of a store-bought tub. The trick to getting that impossibly smooth, restaurant-style texture is blending the garlic and lemon first, then whipping the tahini until it turns thick and pale before the chickpeas ever hit the blender — it makes a real difference. Using the reserved chickpea liquid instead of water keeps the flavor deep and the consistency perfectly silky without any unnecessary additives. Ground cumin adds a subtle warmth that ties everything together, and a finishing drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil with a dusting of smoked paprika turns a simple dip into something you'd genuinely be proud to set on the table. It's endlessly versatile — serve it with raw veggies, warm flatbread, or just a spoon — and knowing exactly what went into it makes every bite feel that much better.

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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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