Tree Nut Free Classic Hummus (Smooth Style)
Creamy, dreamy, and made entirely from scratch, this smooth-style hummus is the kind of dip that makes store-bought versions feel like a distant memory. Chickpeas, tahini, fresh lemon juice, garlic, and a pinch of cumin come together in a food processor to create something genuinely silky — no nuts, no hidden additives, just clean, wholesome ingredients you can feel good about. The real trick here is processing the tahini and lemon juice first until pale and fluffy before the chickpeas ever hit the bowl, which is what gives this hummus its impossibly light texture. A slow drizzle of ice water at the end takes it from good to restaurant-level smooth. Finished with a swirl of extra-virgin olive oil, a dusting of smoked paprika, and a scatter of fresh parsley, it looks as impressive as it tastes. Serve it as a dip, spread it on sandwiches, or eat it straight off the spoon — no judgment here.
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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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