Nitrate & Nitrite Free No-Cook Hummus
Creamy, garlicky, and endlessly versatile, this hummus comes together entirely in a food processor with a short list of whole, recognizable ingredients. Every component — chickpeas, tahini, fresh lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, and salt — is exactly what it sounds like, with no cured meats, processed additives, or preservatives hiding anywhere on the list. That matters more than you might think, because store-bought dips and spreads can quietly contain ingredients you'd never expect in something as simple as blended chickpeas. The technique here is what elevates it: processing the garlic with lemon juice first, then whipping the tahini until pale and thick before the chickpeas ever go in, gives you that ultra-smooth, restaurant-style texture at home. A drizzle of good olive oil and a pinch of smoked paprika on top make it look as impressive as it tastes. Serve it with warm pita, fresh vegetables, or spread it across a grain bowl — it works beautifully 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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