Oats 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 fast no matter who's at the table. The base is simple and completely grain-free by nature — chickpeas, tahini, lemon, garlic, and cumin do all the heavy lifting here, with no fillers or thickeners that could sneak in unwanted ingredients. The real trick is the technique: processing the tahini and lemon juice together first builds an airy, pale cream before the chickpeas even enter the bowl, and a slow drizzle of ice water at the end gives you that silky, just-pourable consistency you'd expect from a great restaurant version. Finishing it with a swirl of good olive oil and a dusting of smoked paprika makes it look as impressive as it tastes. Serve it with pita, raw vegetables, or a spoon — honestly, no judgment. It's the kind of recipe you'll stop buying store-bought for once you realize how easy it is to make at home.

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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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