Xanthan Gum Free Classic Hummus (Smooth Style)
Creamy, dreamy, and completely from scratch, this smooth-style hummus is the kind of dip that makes store-bought versions feel like a distant memory. Every ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free of any thickeners or stabilizers — no gums needed to get that silky, luxurious texture. The secret is in the technique: whipping the tahini and lemon juice together first builds a pale, fluffy base before the chickpeas ever hit the bowl, and a slow drizzle of ice water at the end lifts the whole thing into something genuinely cloud-like. Ground cumin adds a warm, earthy undertone that keeps it from tasting flat, while a finishing swirl of good olive oil and a dusting of smoked paprika make it look like something you'd order at a restaurant. It's endlessly versatile — pile it high with roasted vegetables, scoop it up with warm pita, or just eat it straight off the spoon.
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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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