Yeast 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 flatbread feel like a proper meal. Every ingredient here is naturally free from yeast, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out — the recipe just works as written. The technique is what sets it apart: processing the tahini and lemon juice together first creates a pale, whipped base before the chickpeas even enter the picture, which is the secret to that ultra-smooth, almost silky texture. Ice water drizzled in at the end loosens everything just enough to get that slow, ribbony pour that signals the hummus is perfectly emulsified. A swirl of good olive oil, a dusting of smoked paprika, and a scatter of fresh parsley turn a simple bowl into something you'd genuinely be proud to set on the table. It's the kind of recipe you'll stop buying store-bought for entirely.
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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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