Oats Free Crudités with Hummus
Bright, crunchy vegetables paired with a silky, homemade hummus make for one of those snacks that feels both effortless and genuinely impressive. The hummus comes together in a food processor with chickpeas, tahini, fresh lemon juice, and garlic-infused oil — no mystery ingredients, no fillers, just clean and simple pantry staples blended until impossibly smooth. The trick of drizzling in ice water while the processor runs is what gives it that light, creamy texture that store-bought versions rarely achieve. A dusting of smoked paprika and a drizzle of extra oil on top make it look like something you'd order at a restaurant. For anyone navigating grain sensitivities, this is the kind of recipe that's naturally free of any oat-based thickeners or additives that can sneak into packaged dips. The rainbow of carrots, celery, bell pepper, cucumber, and radishes keeps every bite fresh and satisfying, and the whole platter comes together with almost no cooking involved. It's an easy win for entertaining or just elevating your everyday snacking.
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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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