Low Sugar No-Cook Hummus
Creamy, bright, and deeply savory, this hummus is the kind of dip that disappears fast — whether you're scooping it with pita, spreading it on a sandwich, or eating it straight off the spoon. Every ingredient here is clean and whole, from the chickpeas and tahini to the fresh lemon juice and a drizzle of good olive oil, with absolutely nothing sweet sneaking in. That matters more than you might think, because plenty of store-bought versions quietly add sugar or sweetened flavor enhancers to balance the bitterness of tahini. Here, the balance comes from technique — processing the tahini with lemon juice first builds a fluffy, pale base before the chickpeas even enter the picture, and a splash of reserved chickpea liquid keeps everything silky without any shortcuts. Ground cumin adds a warm, earthy depth that makes this taste far more complex than a five-minute recipe has any right to. Finish it with a swirl of olive oil and a dusting of smoked paprika, and you've got something that looks and tastes like it came from a great Mediterranean restaurant — no added sweeteners, no mystery ingredients, just real food done right.
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6 servings
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained, liquid reserved
- ¼ cup tahini
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 large lemon)
- 1 small garlic clove, roughly chopped
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp salt, plus more to taste
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
- 2–4 tbsp reserved chickpea liquid or cold water, as needed
For serving
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the garlic and lemon juice to the bowl of a food processor and pulse 5–6 times until the garlic is finely minced.
- 2
Add the tahini, cumin, and salt. Process for about 1 minute, until the mixture is thick and slightly pale.
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