Caffeine Free Crudités with Hummus

Total time20 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time0 min

4.5

(6)

Crisp, colorful, and genuinely satisfying, this platter is the kind of snack or starter that looks like you put in way more effort than you actually did. The hummus comes together in a food processor with chickpeas, tahini, garlic-infused oil, fresh lemon juice, and a touch of smoked paprika — that last ingredient gives it a subtle warmth and a gorgeous dusty-red finish. The trick of drizzling in ice water while the processor runs is what takes it from grainy to silky smooth, so don't skip that step. Surrounding the bowl with carrots, celery, red bell pepper, cucumber, and radishes keeps everything fresh and vibrant, and the contrast of textures is genuinely addictive. Since every single ingredient here is naturally free of stimulants, there's no label-checking required — just whole, clean food that happens to taste incredible. It works equally well as an afternoon snack, a party appetizer, or a light lunch alongside some good bread. A scatter of fresh flat-leaf parsley over the top pulls the whole platter together and makes it look like something straight out of a restaurant spread.

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

For the hummus

1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
3 tbsp tahini
2 tbsp garlic-infused oil, plus more for drizzling
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
½ tsp ground cumin
½ tsp salt
2–3 tbsp ice water
¼ tsp smoked paprika

For the crudités

2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
2 medium stalks celery, cut into sticks
1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and sliced
1 medium cucumber, sliced into rounds or spears
6 radishes, trimmed and halved

For serving

1 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
Add the drained chickpeas, tahini, garlic-infused oil, lemon juice, cumin, and salt to a food processor. Process for about 1 minute, until the mixture is roughly combined and paste-like.
2
With the processor running, drizzle in the ice water one tablespoon at a time, processing for 2–3 minutes total, until the hummus is very smooth and creamy and holds a soft peak when a spoon is lifted through it. Scrape down the sides as needed.

Want the full recipe?

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