Pork Free Classic Hummus (Smooth Style)
Creamy, dreamy, and endlessly versatile, this smooth-style hummus is the kind of dip that disappears from the table before anything else does. The secret to its silky texture is a two-step process — whipping the tahini and lemon juice together first, then adding the chickpeas and letting the food processor run long enough to break everything down into something genuinely luxurious. A drizzle of good olive oil pooled in that swirled center well, a dusting of smoked paprika, and a scatter of fresh parsley turn a simple bowl into something that looks like it came from a restaurant. Every ingredient here is naturally free from any pork-derived additives, so there's no label-scanning required — just straightforward, wholesome pantry staples. The ice water trick is a small but mighty move, coaxing the mixture into that light, ribbon-like consistency that store-bought versions rarely achieve. Serve it with warm flatbread, raw vegetables, or a pile of crackers, and watch it become the most requested thing you make.
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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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