Cinnamon Free Crudités with Hummus

Total time20 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time0 min

4.5

(6)

Fresh, vibrant, and endlessly snackable, this platter of crisp vegetables paired with a silky homemade hummus is the kind of appetizer that disappears fast. The hummus itself is blended until impossibly smooth — the trick of drizzling in ice water while the food processor runs gives it that light, creamy texture you'd expect from a great restaurant version. Garlic-infused oil adds a mellow, savory depth, while a touch of cumin and smoked paprika bring warmth and color without any of the sweet spice notes that can sneak into store-bought dips. For anyone avoiding cinnamon, that last point matters more than you'd think — commercial hummus and spice blends sometimes include it, but every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify. The rainbow of carrots, celery, bell pepper, cucumber, and radishes keeps things colorful and satisfying, offering a little crunch with every scoop. A final drizzle of oil and a scatter of fresh parsley make it look as good as it tastes. It's the kind of crowd-pleasing spread that works for a casual afternoon snack or a full-on party platter.

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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.

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