Vegan Instant Pot Hummus
Creamy, dreamy, and made entirely from plants, this Instant Pot hummus is the kind of dip that makes store-bought versions feel like a sad compromise. Dried chickpeas are soaked overnight and then pressure-cooked until they're so tender they practically dissolve, which is the real secret to that ultra-smooth, restaurant-quality texture. Tahini, fresh lemon juice, raw garlic, and a touch of cumin come together in the blender first, building a rich, nutty base before the chickpeas even enter the picture. Drizzling in ice water while the machine runs gives the final result that light, whipped consistency that's almost impossible to achieve with canned beans. Every single ingredient here is naturally plant-based, so there's no swapping or substituting required — just whole, simple food doing exactly what it's supposed to do. Finish it with a generous pour of olive oil, a dusting of smoked paprika, and a handful of fresh parsley, and you've got something that looks as good as it tastes. Serve it with warm pita, raw vegetables, or honestly just a spoon.
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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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