Rice 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 just a handful of pantry staples and delivers results that rival anything you'd find at a restaurant or specialty shop. The trick is blending the garlic and lemon juice first so the garlic gets fully broken down and mellow before the other ingredients join the party. Tahini goes in next, whipped until thick and pale, which is what gives the final dip that luxuriously smooth, almost fluffy texture. Aquafaba — the starchy liquid from the chickpea cans — loosens everything to just the right consistency without watering down the flavor. A finishing drizzle of good olive oil and a dusting of smoked paprika turn a simple bowl into something you'd genuinely want to set out for guests. For anyone navigating grain-free eating, hummus can sometimes feel like a safe bet that still hides surprising fillers or additives in store-bought versions, so making it from scratch this way keeps every ingredient completely transparent. Scoop it up with vegetables, spread it on wraps, or eat it straight off the spoon — no judgment here.

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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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