Emulsifier Free Crudités with Hummus

Total time20 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time0 min

4.5

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Store-bought hummus is one of those products that almost always sneaks in additives and emulsifiers to extend shelf life and improve texture — which means it's often off the table for anyone keeping their diet clean. Making it from scratch completely sidesteps that problem, and the result is honestly better than anything you'd pull off a supermarket shelf. Chickpeas, tahini, fresh lemon juice, garlic-infused oil, and a splash of ice water are all you need to build something silky, rich, and deeply satisfying. The trick of drizzling in ice water while the food processor runs is what gives this hummus its impossibly smooth, creamy texture — no emulsifiers required, just technique. A dusting of smoked paprika and a little extra oil on top make it look as good as it tastes. Paired with crisp carrots, cucumber, radishes, celery, and sweet red pepper, this is a snack or starter that feels genuinely indulgent while staying completely whole-ingredient. It's the kind of thing you'll want to keep on rotation for gatherings, meal prep, or an honest midweek snack.

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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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