Mediterranean Diet Friendly No-Cook Hummus
Creamy, bright, and deeply satisfying, this hummus comes together entirely in a food processor with no stove required — just a handful of pantry staples and a few minutes of blending. Chickpeas, tahini, fresh lemon juice, and extra-virgin olive oil are the backbone here, and they happen to be some of the most celebrated ingredients in Mediterranean-style eating. The trick to getting that silky, restaurant-quality texture is processing the tahini and lemon juice first, then blending the chickpeas long enough — a full two to three minutes — so every last bit of graininess disappears. A splash of reserved chickpea liquid loosens everything to that perfect, swoopable consistency without watering down the flavor. Finished with a generous drizzle of olive oil and a dusting of smoked paprika, it looks as good as it tastes. Serve it as a dip with warm pita and raw vegetables, spread it across a grain bowl, or use it as a sandwich base — it pulls its weight in just about any direction you take it.
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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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