Candida Diet Friendly Crudités with Hummus
Crunchy, colorful, and genuinely satisfying, this platter of fresh vegetables paired with a silky homemade hummus is the kind of snack that feels indulgent without working against your wellness goals. Managing a candida-conscious diet often means scrutinizing store-bought dips for hidden sugars, preservatives, and additives — making a batch from scratch puts you fully in control. The hummus here gets its deep, creamy texture from a slow blend of chickpeas, tahini, and fresh lemon juice, with ice water worked in gradually to achieve that ultra-smooth, spoonable consistency. Garlic-infused oil stands in for raw garlic, delivering all the savory depth without the digestive intensity, while ground cumin and smoked paprika add warmth and complexity. The vegetable lineup — carrots, celery, red bell pepper, cucumber, and radishes — keeps things bright and varied, giving you satisfying crunch in every bite. It comes together on a single platter, making it just as fitting for a solo lunch as it is for a casual gathering where you want something you can actually eat without compromise.
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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.
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