Low Sugar Classic Hummus

Total time10 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time0 min

4.8

(24)

Creamy, garlicky, and deeply satisfying, this homemade hummus is the kind of dip that makes store-bought versions feel like a compromise. The ingredient list is refreshingly short — chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and salt — with absolutely nothing sweet hiding in the mix. That matters more than you might think, because many packaged hummus brands sneak in added sugars or sweetened flavor enhancers that have no business being in a savory dip. Here, the natural earthiness of the chickpeas and the nutty richness of the tahini do all the heavy lifting. A smart technique of processing the garlic and lemon juice first, then whipping the tahini until pale and thick, is what gives this hummus its silky, restaurant-quality texture. A drizzle of good olive oil and a dusting of smoked paprika finish it off beautifully. It's the kind of recipe you'll make once and never go back to the tub again.

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Ingredients

6 servings

2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained, liquid reserved separately
½ cup well-stirred tahini
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 large lemon)
2 cloves garlic, peeled
¾ tsp fine salt, plus more to taste
½ tsp ground cumin
3–5 tbsp reserved chickpea liquid or cold 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 lemon juice to the bowl of a food processor and process for about 15 seconds, until the garlic is finely minced. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes — this mellows the raw garlic bite.
2
Add the tahini and salt to the processor and process for 1 minute, until the mixture is thick and pale.

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