Caffeine Free No-Cook Hummus
Creamy, bright, and endlessly versatile, this blender-style hummus comes together with nothing more than a food processor and a handful of pantry staples. The trick to getting that silky-smooth texture is processing the tahini and lemon juice first, then letting the chickpeas blend long enough that every last bit of graininess disappears. A splash of reserved chickpea liquid loosens everything to that perfect, swoopable consistency — no cooking, no stovetop, no waiting around. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of caffeine, so there's no need to scan labels or second-guess anything. Fresh lemon juice and a whisper of cumin give it a clean, zippy flavor that store-bought versions rarely match. Finish it with a drizzle of good olive oil and a dusting of smoked paprika, and it looks like something you'd order at a restaurant. Scoop it up with warm pita, pile it onto a grain bowl, or just go straight in with whatever vegetables are in the fridge.
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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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