Ginger Free Classic Hummus (Smooth Style)
Creamy, dreamy, and endlessly scoopable, this smooth-style hummus is the kind of dip that disappears from the table before anything else does. Many store-bought versions sneak in unexpected spices or flavor boosters, so making your own means you know exactly what's in the bowl. The real secret here is the technique — processing the tahini and lemon juice together first builds a fluffy, pale base before the chickpeas even enter the picture, and drizzling in ice water at the end gives you that silky, light texture that's hard to achieve any other way. Ground cumin adds a gentle warmth without any heat or bite, keeping the flavor profile clean and crowd-pleasing. A swirl of good olive oil and a dusting of smoked paprika on top make it look like something you'd order at a restaurant. Serve it with warm pita, fresh 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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