Low Sugar Classic Hummus (Smooth Style)
Creamy, dreamy, and completely made from scratch, this hummus is the kind of dip that makes store-bought versions feel like a compromise. Every ingredient earns its place — nutty tahini, bright lemon juice, a whisper of cumin, and just enough garlic to give it personality without overwhelming the bowl. The trick to that impossibly smooth, almost silky texture is processing the chickpeas long enough and drizzling in ice water gradually until the mixture turns light and just pourable. No sweeteners, no fillers, no mystery additives — just whole, real ingredients doing exactly what they're supposed to do. For anyone keeping a close eye on added sugars, this is the kind of recipe that proves you don't need them to make something genuinely craveable. Finish it with a generous pour of olive oil, a dusting of smoked paprika, and a handful of fresh parsley, and it looks as good as it tastes. Scoop it up with warm pita, fresh vegetables, or honestly just a spoon — no judgment here.
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6 servings
- 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup well-stirred tahini
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 large lemon)
- 1 small garlic clove, roughly chopped
- ¾ tsp fine salt, plus more to taste
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- 3–4 tbsp ice 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, finely chopped, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the garlic and salt to the food processor and process until the garlic is finely minced, about 10 seconds. Scrape down the sides.
- 2
Add the tahini and lemon juice and process for 1 minute, until the mixture is thick, pale, and creamy.
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