Rice Free Crudités with Hummus

Total time20 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time0 min

4.5

(6)

Crisp, colorful, and endlessly snackable, this platter of fresh vegetables paired with a silky homemade hummus is the kind of spread that disappears fast at any table. The hummus itself is blended until impossibly smooth, with tahini, garlic-infused oil, bright lemon juice, and a touch of cumin giving it real depth — finished with a drizzle of oil and a dusting of smoked paprika that makes it look as good as it tastes. Carrots, celery, red bell pepper, cucumber, and radishes bring a satisfying crunch and a rainbow of color to the platter, making every dip feel a little more exciting. Since rice and rice-derived ingredients have a way of sneaking into store-bought dips and packaged snack trays, making everything from scratch here keeps things clean and completely in your control. The ice water trick during blending is the secret to that ultra-creamy, restaurant-style texture that holds a beautiful soft peak. It comes together with minimal effort and no cooking required beyond a few minutes at the food processor, making it an easy win for entertaining or everyday snacking.

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Ingredients

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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