Low Iodine Instant Pot Hummus
Creamy, cloud-like hummus made entirely from scratch is one of those things that genuinely ruins store-bought for you forever — and this Instant Pot version makes it surprisingly achievable on any weeknight. Starting with dried chickpeas and pressure-cooking them until they're almost falling apart is the real secret to that ultra-smooth, restaurant-quality texture. Every ingredient here is naturally low in iodine, from the dried chickpeas and tahini to the fresh lemon juice and garlic, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out. The blender step is where the magic happens: processing the tahini and lemon juice first creates a pale, whipped base before the chickpeas even enter the picture, and a slow drizzle of ice water brings everything together into something impossibly light and spreadable. A finishing drizzle of olive oil and a dusting of smoked paprika turn a simple bowl into something you'd genuinely want to serve to guests. It's the kind of recipe that works equally well as a snack with raw vegetables, a spread for wraps, or the centerpiece of a mezze-style spread.
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8 servings
- 1 cup dried chickpeas
- 7 cup water
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ⅓ cup tahini
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 large lemon)
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- ¾ tsp salt, plus more to taste
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- 2–4 tbsp ice water, as needed
For serving
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, for serving
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika, for serving (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the dried chickpeas in a large bowl and cover with 4 cups of water. Soak at room temperature for at least 8 hours or overnight, then drain and rinse through a colander.
- 2
Add the soaked, drained chickpeas, 3 cups of fresh water, and the baking soda to the Instant Pot insert. Secure the lid and set the valve to Sealing. Cook on High Pressure for 20 minutes, then allow the pressure to release naturally for 15 minutes before carefully turning the valve to Venting to release any remaining pressure.
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