Cinnamon Free 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 technique here is what sets it apart — blitzing the garlic with lemon juice first and then whipping the tahini until pale and thick before the chickpeas ever enter the picture results in a texture that is genuinely silky rather than grainy or dense. A splash of reserved chickpea liquid loosens everything just enough so the final blend flows off a spoon in that perfect, luscious way. For anyone avoiding cinnamon, this recipe is naturally a safe bet — there is nothing hidden in the ingredient list that could sneak it in, which is more than you can say for many spiced dips and spreads at the grocery store. A finishing drizzle of good olive oil and a dusting of smoked paprika turn the bowl into something that looks as impressive as it tastes. Serve it with warm pita, raw vegetables, or honestly just a spoon — no judgment here.

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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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