High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Crudités with Hummus
Fresh vegetables and homemade hummus are one of those combinations that never gets old, and making the dip yourself means you know exactly what's in it — no mystery sweeteners, no fillers, just real ingredients. Store-bought hummus and packaged dips are notorious for sneaking in additives and sweeteners that have no business being in something so naturally wholesome, so blending your own is a genuinely satisfying workaround. The chickpeas get processed with tahini, bright lemon juice, garlic-infused oil, and a touch of cumin, then loosened with ice water until the texture is impossibly smooth and creamy. A dusting of smoked paprika and a drizzle of oil on top make it look like something you'd order at a restaurant. Surrounding that bowl with crisp carrots, celery, bell pepper, cucumber, and radishes turns the whole thing into a platter that's as pretty as it is craveable. It works equally well as a party spread, an afternoon snack, or a light starter before dinner — and every single component is clean, simple, and exactly what it looks like.
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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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