Capsaicin Free Classic Hummus
Creamy, garlicky, and deeply satisfying, this homemade hummus is the kind of dip that makes store-bought versions feel like a distant memory. The base is built from pantry staples — chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and a touch of cumin — so every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify. For anyone managing a sensitivity to capsaicin, this recipe is a natural fit: there are no hot peppers, chili powders, or spicy seasonings anywhere in the mix. The optional paprika garnish is listed as sweet or smoked rather than hot, so you stay in full control of what goes on top. A key technique here is processing the tahini and chickpea liquid together long enough to whip the hummus into something genuinely silky and light — not the dense, grainy texture you sometimes get from shortcuts. Finished with a drizzle of good olive oil and a scatter of fresh parsley, it looks as impressive as anything you'd order at a restaurant. Scoop it up with warm pita, pile it onto a grain bowl, or just eat it straight off the spoon — no judgment.
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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)
Can be omittedsmoked paprika
- 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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