Nitrate & Nitrite Free Crudités with Hummus
Fresh vegetables and creamy homemade hummus are about as clean and wholesome as snacking gets, and this platter delivers on both flavor and peace of mind. Processed dips and packaged snack trays often sneak in preservatives you'd rather avoid, but every single component here is made from scratch with whole, recognizable ingredients. The hummus comes together in a food processor with chickpeas, tahini, garlic-infused oil, bright lemon juice, and a touch of cumin — nothing cured, nothing preserved, nothing questionable. Drizzling in ice water while the processor runs is the trick that takes it from gritty to genuinely silky and smooth, with a soft, luscious texture that rivals anything you'd find at a deli counter. A dusting of smoked paprika and a little extra oil in the center make it look as good as it tastes. The crudités — crisp carrots, celery, bell pepper, cucumber, and radishes — bring color, crunch, and natural sweetness that pair perfectly with the rich, savory dip. It's an effortless spread that works for a casual afternoon snack or a crowd-pleasing appetizer platter.
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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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