Fructose 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 a plate of vegetables or a stack of crackers feel like a proper meal. The ingredient list is refreshingly straightforward — chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and salt — which is exactly what makes it a smart choice when you need to keep fructose in check and can't always trust store-bought versions loaded with additives or hidden sweeteners. Letting the garlic sit in the lemon juice before blending is a small but clever step that tames any sharpness without adding anything extra to the bowl. The real secret to that ultra-smooth, restaurant-style texture is processing the tahini on its own first, then drizzling in reserved chickpea liquid gradually until everything turns pale, fluffy, and almost whipped. A finishing drizzle of good olive oil pooled in a swirled well, a dusting of smoked paprika, and a scatter of fresh parsley turn a simple blitz into something genuinely beautiful on the table. It's the kind of recipe you'll stop buying and start making every week once you realize how easy and reliable it is.

About Fig

Fig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.

Learn more →

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.

Want the full recipe?

Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!