Beef Free Classic Hummus (Smooth Style)

Total time15 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

4.5

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Creamy, garlicky, and deeply satisfying, this smooth hummus is the kind of dip that disappears from the table faster than you can set it down. Chickpeas and tahini form the backbone of a recipe that is naturally free from any animal-based proteins, making it a genuinely effortless fit for anyone avoiding beef or other meats. The trick to getting that silky, restaurant-quality texture is processing the tahini and lemon juice first until pale and fluffy before the chickpeas ever hit the bowl — and that slow drizzle of ice water at the end takes it from good to genuinely luxurious. Ground cumin adds a warm, earthy depth that keeps things interesting without overwhelming the bright citrus notes. Finished with a generous pour of olive oil, a dusting of smoked paprika, and a scatter of fresh parsley, it looks as impressive as anything you'd order out. Serve it with warm pita, raw vegetables, or just a spoon — no judgment here.

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Ingredients

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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