Paraben Free Blender Hummus

Total time10 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time0 min

4.6

(29)

Creamy, garlicky, and impossibly smooth, this blender hummus is the kind of dip that makes store-bought versions feel like a distant memory. Every ingredient here is whole and straightforward — chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and salt — so you know exactly what you're eating without having to decode a label. That matters a lot when you're avoiding synthetic preservatives and additives that sneak into packaged foods, including many commercial hummus brands. The trick to that ultra-silky texture is blending the garlic and lemon first, then whipping the tahini until it turns pale and fluffy before the chickpeas ever hit the blender. A splash of reserved chickpea liquid loosens everything to that perfect, swoopable consistency. Finished with a drizzle of good olive oil and a dusting of smoked paprika, it's as beautiful as it is satisfying. Serve it with warm pita, fresh vegetables, or honestly just a spoon — no one's judging.

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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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