Xanthan Gum 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. That extra processing time is the secret to a hummus that's genuinely silky rather than grainy or dense. A drizzle of good olive oil, a dusting of smoked paprika, and a scatter of fresh parsley turn the finished bowl into something that looks as good as it tastes. For anyone navigating thickener sensitivities, this recipe is naturally in the clear — every bit of body and creaminess comes from the chickpeas and tahini themselves, with reserved chickpea liquid doing the work of loosening the texture to exactly where you want it. No additives, no fillers, no label-reading required. Just real, whole ingredients blended together the right way.

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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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