Chicken Free No-Cook Hummus
Creamy, garlicky, and deeply satisfying, this hummus comes together entirely in a food processor with no stove required. The technique here is what sets it apart — blending the garlic and lemon juice first, then whipping the tahini until it turns thick and pale before the chickpeas ever hit the bowl. That extra processing time is the secret to a silky-smooth result that rivals anything you'd find at a restaurant. A drizzle of good olive oil pooled in the center and a dusting of smoked paprika make it look as impressive as it tastes. Since every ingredient in this recipe is completely plant-based and naturally free from poultry, there's zero guesswork about what's in your bowl — just wholesome, straightforward pantry staples. It works beautifully as a dip for vegetables or pita, spread across a sandwich, or dolloped alongside roasted veggies for a quick weeknight meal. Once you see how easy this is to pull off at home, store-bought hummus is going to have a hard time making it back into your cart.
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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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