Honey Free No-Cook Hummus
Creamy, garlicky, and deeply satisfying, this hummus comes together entirely in a food processor with no stove required. Chickpeas, tahini, fresh lemon juice, and a touch of cumin do all the heavy lifting, producing a smooth, restaurant-quality dip that holds a beautiful swirl and tastes anything but basic. Many store-bought versions sneak in unexpected sweeteners, so making it from scratch is the cleanest way to know exactly what's in your bowl. The trick here is processing the tahini and lemon juice first to build a light, fluffy base before the chickpeas even enter the picture — that extra step is what gives the final texture its silky depth. A drizzle of good olive oil and a dusting of smoked paprika finish it off with color and a gentle smokiness that makes it look as good as it tastes. Serve it with warm pita, fresh vegetables, or spread it thick on a sandwich — honestly, it works on just about everything.
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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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