Xanthan Gum Free Crudités with Hummus

Total time20 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time0 min

4.5

(6)

Crisp, colorful vegetables paired with a silky, homemade dip — this is the kind of snack or starter that looks impressive but comes together with almost no effort. Many store-bought dips and even some packaged hummus brands sneak in stabilizers and thickeners, so making your own from scratch is the cleanest way to know exactly what's in the bowl. This recipe keeps things beautifully simple: chickpeas, tahini, garlic-infused oil, lemon juice, and a handful of spices are all it takes to build deep, layered flavor. The trick to getting that ultra-smooth, creamy texture is the ice water — added slowly while the food processor runs, it whips the hummus into something that rivals anything you'd find at a restaurant. A dusting of smoked paprika and a drizzle of oil on top make it look like you really put in the effort. The rainbow of carrots, celery, bell pepper, cucumber, and radishes surrounding the bowl keeps every bite fresh and satisfying. It's the kind of platter that disappears fast, so you might want to double the batch.

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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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