Walnut Free Crudités with Hummus

Total time20 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time0 min

4.5

(6)

Crisp, colorful vegetables paired with a silky homemade hummus make for one of the most satisfying snacks or starters you can put on the table. The hummus here is blended until genuinely smooth and creamy — the trick is drizzling in ice water while the food processor runs, which gives it that light, almost whipped texture you rarely get from a store-bought tub. Garlic-infused oil adds a mellow, savory depth, while a squeeze of fresh lemon and a pinch of cumin keep things bright and balanced. A dusting of smoked paprika and a final drizzle of oil on top make it look as good as it tastes. The crudités platter brings together carrots, celery, red bell pepper, cucumber, and radishes — a satisfying mix of crunch, color, and freshness that makes the whole spread feel a little effortless and a lot impressive. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden additions sneaking into your snack spread. It's the kind of recipe that works equally well for a casual weeknight nibble or a crowd-pleasing party platter.

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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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