Paraben Free Crudités with Hummus
Fresh vegetables and a silky, from-scratch dip make this platter one of the most satisfying things you can put on a table. Parabens are synthetic preservatives found in many store-bought dips and packaged snack foods, so making your own hummus at home is one of the simplest ways to sidestep them entirely. The base here is blended chickpeas, tahini, fresh lemon juice, and garlic-infused oil — nothing processed, nothing mysterious. The trick to getting that ultra-smooth, creamy texture is drizzling in ice water while the food processor runs, which takes the hummus from grainy paste to something genuinely restaurant-worthy. A dusting of smoked paprika and a little extra drizzle of oil on top make it look as good as it tastes. Surrounding it with crisp carrots, celery, bell pepper, cucumber, and radishes gives you a full spread that's as colorful as it is crunchy. It's the kind of snack or starter that disappears fast, and you'll feel great about every single ingredient on that 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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