Citric Acid Free Crudités with Hummus

Total time20 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time0 min

4.5

(6)

Crisp, colorful vegetables paired with a silky, homemade dip make for one of the most satisfying snacks you can put on a table — and this version is built to work without any hidden citric acid lurking in the mix. Store-bought hummus is one of those products that almost always contains citric acid as a preservative, so making your own is genuinely the smartest move here. The base comes together in a food processor with chickpeas, tahini, garlic-infused oil, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, which delivers that bright, tangy lift without any processed additives. A slow drizzle of ice water while the processor runs is the secret to getting that ultra-smooth, creamy texture that holds a beautiful soft peak. Smoked paprika and a final drizzle of oil on top make it look like something from a restaurant spread. The rainbow of carrots, celery, bell pepper, cucumber, and radishes alongside it keeps everything fresh, crunchy, and naturally free of anything questionable. It's the kind of crowd-pleasing platter that disappears fast, and nobody has to know how easy it was to pull together.

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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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