Caffeine Free Classic Hummus (Smooth Style)
Creamy, garlicky, and deeply satisfying, this smooth-style hummus is the kind of dip that disappears fast no matter who's at the table. Every ingredient here is naturally free of caffeine — chickpeas, tahini, fresh lemon juice, cumin, and a drizzle of good olive oil — so there's nothing to second-guess or swap out. The real secret to that silky, restaurant-quality texture is the extended processing time and a few tablespoons of ice water added gradually while the machine runs, which whips the mixture into something genuinely light and luscious. Blending the tahini and lemon juice together first before the chickpeas even go in builds a pale, creamy base that makes all the difference. A swirl of olive oil, a dusting of smoked paprika, and a scatter of fresh parsley turn the finished bowl into something you'd proudly set out for guests. Serve it with warm pita, raw vegetables, or just a spoon — honestly, no judgment.
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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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