Pork 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 full event. Every ingredient here is naturally free from pork and pork-derived products, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress — just clean, wholesome pantry staples doing exactly what they're supposed to do. The trick to getting that ultra-smooth, restaurant-quality texture is blending the garlic and lemon juice first, then working through the tahini before the chickpeas ever hit the blender. Using reserved chickpea liquid instead of plain water adds a subtle richness that keeps the hummus silky without weighing it down. A finishing drizzle of good olive oil and a dusting of smoked paprika turn a simple bowl into something you'd genuinely be proud to set out for guests. It comes together in minutes and tastes far better than anything you'd pull off a grocery store shelf.

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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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