Carrageenan Free Crudités with Hummus
Bright, crunchy vegetables paired with a silky, homemade dip — this is the kind of snack spread that looks impressive but comes together with almost no effort. The real win here is making the hummus from scratch, because store-bought versions frequently contain carrageenan as a stabilizer or texture enhancer, which means the label check is never as simple as it should be. Blending chickpeas with tahini, fresh lemon juice, and garlic-infused oil gives you something far creamier and more flavorful than anything from a tub anyway. The trick of drizzling in ice water while the processor runs is what takes the texture from grainy to genuinely smooth and cloud-like. A dusting of smoked paprika and a little extra oil in the center make it look like something you'd order at a restaurant. The rainbow of carrots, celery, bell pepper, cucumber, and radishes around the bowl keeps every bite fresh and satisfying, and the whole platter is as good for a casual weeknight snack as it is for entertaining.
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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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