Pecan Free No-Cook Hummus
Creamy, bright, and endlessly versatile, this no-cook hummus comes together in a food processor with a handful of pantry staples — chickpeas, tahini, fresh lemon juice, garlic, and a splash of olive oil. The real trick here is processing the tahini and lemon juice first, which builds a light, almost fluffy base before the chickpeas ever hit the bowl. A few tablespoons of reserved chickpea liquid loosens everything to that perfect, silky consistency that holds a beautiful swirl without turning stiff. Since every ingredient in this recipe is naturally free of tree nuts, there's no label-scanning or substitution stress — just straightforward, clean cooking from start to finish. A dusting of smoked paprika and a scatter of fresh parsley on top make it look like something you'd order at a restaurant, even though it took almost no effort at all. Scoop it up with warm pita, pile it onto a grain bowl, or use it as a spread — 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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