Turmeric Free Classic Hummus (Smooth Style)
Creamy, dreamy, and endlessly scoopable, this smooth-style hummus is the kind of dip that disappears from the table before anything else does. Chickpeas and tahini form the silky base, brightened with fresh lemon juice and a whisper of garlic — no shortcuts, no mystery additives. The trick to that impossibly smooth texture is processing the tahini and lemon juice first until pale and fluffy, then letting the ice water work its magic at the end. Many store-bought versions sneak in spices or blends that can be hard to vet, so making it from scratch means you know exactly what's in the bowl. Ground cumin is the only spice in the mix, keeping things clean and straightforward without sacrificing any depth of flavor. A generous drizzle of olive oil pooled in the center and a dusting of paprika make it look like something you'd order at a restaurant — but it came together in your own kitchen.
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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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