Xanthan Gum 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 a short list of wholesome pantry staples and zero fuss. Many store-bought dips and spreads rely on stabilizers and thickeners that can be hard to track down on an ingredient label, so making your own is the cleanest way to know exactly what's in the bowl. Here, the magic comes from a smart blending technique — starting with garlic and lemon juice, then whipping the tahini until pale and thick before the chickpeas ever hit the blades. That sequence, plus a splash of reserved chickpea liquid, is what gives you that silky, restaurant-style texture without any additives doing the heavy lifting. A drizzle of good olive oil and a dusting of smoked paprika finish things off beautifully, turning a simple dip into something you'd genuinely be proud to set out for guests. Scoop it up with warm pita, pile it under roasted vegetables, or eat it straight from the bowl — 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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