MSG Free Blender Hummus

Total time10 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time0 min

4.6

(29)

Store-bought hummus is one of those sneaky products that often hides flavor enhancers and additives you never asked for, making homemade the obvious move when you want to know exactly what's in your bowl. This blender version is genuinely silky and rich, built on a short list of whole ingredients — chickpeas, tahini, fresh lemon, garlic, and a touch of cumin — with nothing unnecessary along for the ride. The trick of blending the garlic and lemon juice first means the garlic gets fully broken down and mellowed before anything else goes in, giving you that smooth, cohesive flavor without any sharp raw bite. Blending the tahini on its own for a full 30 seconds before the chickpeas join the party is what creates that pale, almost whipped texture that makes this hummus feel restaurant-quality. A drizzle of good olive oil and a dusting of smoked paprika at the end turn a simple dip into something you'd genuinely want to set out for guests. It's the kind of recipe that makes you wonder why you ever reached for the plastic tub in the first place.

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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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