Lupin Free Crudités with Hummus
Bright, crunchy vegetables paired with a silky homemade hummus make for one of those crowd-pleasing spreads that looks impressive but comes together with almost no effort. The hummus itself is blended from chickpeas, tahini, fresh lemon juice, and garlic-infused oil, then whipped to an ultra-smooth, creamy consistency using a trick with ice water that makes all the difference. A dusting of smoked paprika and a drizzle of oil on top give it that gorgeous, restaurant-worthy finish. Lupin flour and lupin-based thickeners have quietly crept into a surprising number of store-bought dips and snacks, so making your own from scratch is a genuinely smart move — every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify. The vegetable platter of carrots, celery, red bell pepper, cucumber, and radishes keeps things colorful and satisfying without any hidden additives to worry about. This is the kind of recipe that works just as well for a casual weeknight snack as it does for a party table, and it disappears fast either way.
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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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