Pork Free No-Cook Hummus
Creamy, bright, and endlessly scoopable, this hummus comes together entirely in a food processor with no stove required. Tahini and fresh lemon juice build a rich, tangy base, while a full two-to-three minutes of blending ensures the chickpeas break down into something genuinely silky — no grainy texture here. The trick of processing the garlic with lemon juice first mellows any harsh bite, and drizzling in the olive oil at the end gives the whole thing a luxurious, restaurant-style finish. Every single ingredient in this recipe is naturally free of pork and pork-derived products, so there's nothing to second-guess on the label or swap out. A swirl of extra olive oil, a dusting of smoked paprika, and a scatter of fresh parsley turn a simple bowl into something that looks as good as it tastes. Keep it next to a pile of warm pita or crisp vegetables and watch it disappear faster than you'd expect.
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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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