Pecan 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. The trick is blending the garlic and lemon juice first so the garlic gets fully broken down and mellow before anything else hits the blender — it makes a real difference in the final flavor. Tahini goes in next, whipping up thick and pale before the chickpeas join the party, and that reserved chickpea liquid is the secret weapon for getting the texture silky rather than stiff. A finishing drizzle of good olive oil and a dusting of smoked paprika turn a simple bowl into something that looks genuinely impressive on the table. Tree nut allergies can make navigating dips and spreads tricky since many store-bought options are processed on shared equipment, but every ingredient here is naturally free of tree nuts — no substitutions or workarounds needed. Scoop it up with warm pita, pile it under roasted vegetables, or spread it thick on a sandwich; this hummus earns its place at every meal.

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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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