Nutmeg 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 pantry staples and a few smart techniques that make all the difference. Blending the garlic and lemon juice first ensures the garlic gets fully broken down and mellowed before anything else hits the jar — no harsh raw bite, just bright, aromatic flavor. The tahini goes in next and gets whipped into a thick, pale paste before the chickpeas are added, which is the secret to that ultra-smooth, almost fluffy texture you usually only find at a good restaurant. Reserved chickpea liquid loosens everything gradually, so you can dial in exactly the consistency you want without watering down the flavor. Store-bought hummus can be a minefield of unexpected spices and blended seasonings, but every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify. A drizzle of good olive oil and a dusting of smoked paprika at the end make it look as impressive as it tastes. Scoop it up with warm pita, pile it onto a grain bowl, or just eat it straight off the spoon — no judgment.

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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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