Vegan Blender Hummus
Creamy, garlicky, and impossibly smooth, this blender hummus is the kind of dip that makes a whole spread feel effortless. Every ingredient here is naturally plant-based — chickpeas, tahini, lemon, garlic, cumin — so there's nothing to swap or second-guess. The real trick is blending the garlic and lemon juice first, which mellows the raw bite and infuses the whole batch with bright, aromatic flavor before the tahini even enters the picture. Using reserved chickpea liquid instead of water gives the final texture an extra silky, almost whipped quality that store-bought versions rarely achieve. A drizzle of good olive oil and a dusting of smoked paprika turn the bowl into something genuinely beautiful. Serve it with warm pita, raw vegetables, or honestly just a spoon — it disappears fast either way.
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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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