Vegan Crudités with Hummus

Total time20 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time0 min

4.5

(6)

This is the kind of spread that looks like you put in way more effort than you actually did — a generous bowl of silky homemade hummus surrounded by a rainbow of crisp, colorful vegetables. The secret to getting that ultra-smooth, creamy texture is drizzling in ice water while the food processor runs, which transforms a simple chickpea paste into something genuinely luxurious. Garlic-infused oil adds a mellow, savory depth throughout, and a dusting of smoked paprika on top makes the whole thing look like it came straight out of a restaurant kitchen. Every single ingredient here is naturally plant-based, so there's no swapping, substituting, or second-guessing — just wholesome, crowd-pleasing food as it should be. The crudités themselves — carrots, celery, bell pepper, cucumber, and radishes — bring satisfying crunch and a variety of flavors that make dipping genuinely fun rather than an afterthought. Whether you're hosting a gathering or just want a snack that feels a little elevated, this platter delivers freshness and bold flavor without any fuss.

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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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