MSG Free Classic Hummus (Smooth Style)
Store-bought hummus is one of those sneaky products that often contains additives, preservatives, and flavor enhancers you didn't sign up for — making homemade the obvious move if you're keeping things clean. This version is built entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients: chickpeas, tahini, fresh lemon, garlic, cumin, and a little ice water to get that silky, scoopable texture just right. The trick of processing the tahini and lemon juice first — before the chickpeas even go in — is what gives this hummus that pale, whipped, restaurant-style finish rather than a dense, grainy paste. A slow drizzle of ice water while the processor runs takes it the rest of the way to light and luscious. Finished with good olive oil, a dusting of paprika, and fresh parsley, it looks as impressive as anything you'd find at a mezze spread. Every single ingredient is something you can pick up and read without a chemistry degree, which is exactly the point.
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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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