Vegetarian 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 proper meal. The trick to getting that ultra-smooth, restaurant-quality texture is blending the garlic and lemon juice first, then working in the tahini before the chickpeas ever hit the blades — it builds a pale, fluffy base that makes all the difference. Using a splash of reserved chickpea liquid loosens everything just enough so the hummus swirls beautifully without going watery. Ground cumin adds a subtle earthiness that rounds out the brightness of the lemon, and a finishing drizzle of good olive oil with a dusting of smoked paprika turns a simple bowl into something you'd genuinely be proud to set on the table. It comes together entirely in the blender, which means minimal cleanup and maximum reward. Whether you're serving it as a snack, a starter, or the centerpiece of a mezze spread, this is the kind of recipe you'll find yourself coming back to again and again.

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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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