Brazil Nut Free No-Cook Hummus
Creamy, garlicky, and impossibly smooth, this hummus comes together entirely in a food processor with no stove required. The trick is processing the tahini and lemon juice first, which builds a light, almost fluffy base before the chickpeas ever hit the bowl — and then blending everything for a full two to three minutes so you get that silky, restaurant-quality texture at home. A drizzle of good olive oil and a dusting of smoked paprika in the center make it look like you ordered it from somewhere fancy. Every ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free from tree nut concerns, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved. Tahini, chickpeas, lemon, garlic, cumin — clean, simple, and exactly what hummus should be. It's the kind of recipe you'll make on a Sunday and find yourself dipping into all week long.
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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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