Paraben Free Classic Hummus (Smooth Style)
Creamy, garlicky, and deeply satisfying, this smooth hummus is the kind of dip that makes a plate of vegetables or a stack of warm pita feel like a proper meal. Store-bought versions often contain preservatives and additives that can be a concern for anyone keeping their routine paraben-free and clean, so making it from scratch puts you fully in control of every ingredient. The technique here is what sets it apart — processing the tahini and lemon juice together first creates a whipped, pale base before the chickpeas even enter the picture, resulting in that silky, restaurant-style texture that's hard to achieve otherwise. Ice water drizzled in at the end loosens everything just enough to get that slow, ribbony pour without sacrificing body. Fresh lemon juice, a single garlic clove, and a whisper of cumin keep the flavor bright and balanced, while a finishing drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and a dusting of smoked paprika make it genuinely beautiful to serve. Every ingredient is whole, recognizable, and exactly what you'd want on your table.
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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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