Dairy Free No-Cook Hummus
Creamy, garlicky, and deeply satisfying, this hummus comes together entirely in a food processor with no stovetop required. Tahini and olive oil do the heavy lifting here, creating that silky, rich texture you'd expect from a restaurant bowl — no dairy needed, not even a little. The trick of processing the garlic with lemon juice first means every bite has a bright, balanced flavor without any harsh raw-garlic bite. Drizzling in the olive oil while the processor runs gives the final result that luxuriously smooth, almost whipped consistency that makes it impossible to stop scooping. A splash of reserved chickpea liquid loosens everything to the perfect spreadable texture, so you're in full control of how thick or light you want it. Finish it with a swirl of olive oil, a dusting of smoked paprika, and a handful of fresh parsley, and it looks as good as it tastes. Whether you're serving it as a dip, spreading it on sandwiches, or eating it straight off the spoon, this is the kind of recipe you'll come back to every single week.
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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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