Honey Free Blender Hummus

Total time10 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time0 min

4.6

(29)

Creamy, garlicky, and deeply satisfying, this blender hummus is the kind of dip that makes a plate of vegetables or a stack of warm pita feel like a proper meal. Every ingredient earns its place — nutty tahini, bright lemon juice, earthy cumin, and two whole cans of chickpeas blended until impossibly smooth and light. The trick of blending the garlic and lemon juice first means no harsh raw-garlic bite, just a mellow, fragrant base that carries everything else beautifully. Using reserved chickpea liquid instead of plain water adds a subtle depth and helps you dial in that perfect, swoopable consistency. Store-bought hummus often sneaks in unexpected sweeteners, so making it from scratch with this straightforward ingredient list means you know exactly what's in the bowl. A drizzle of good olive oil and a dusting of smoked paprika at the end turn it from everyday snack 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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