Ginger Free Party-Style Tomato Basil Hummus
Creamy, vibrant, and packed with bold Mediterranean flavor, this hummus is the kind of dip that disappears fast at any gathering. Sun-dried tomatoes bring a rich, tangy depth while fresh basil keeps things bright and herbaceous — together they transform a classic spread into something genuinely memorable. The secret to that ultra-smooth, restaurant-quality texture is blending the chickpeas with their own reserved liquid, which whips everything into a silky, spreadable consistency without any shortcuts. A touch of cumin adds warmth without heat, and a finishing drizzle of good olive oil makes the whole bowl look as impressive as it tastes. For anyone navigating a sensitivity to ginger, store-bought flavored hummus can be a minefield — many commercial varieties sneak it in through spice blends or "natural flavors." Here, every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify, so you can bring this to a party or set it out for snacking with total confidence. Pile it onto pita or surround it with cut vegetables and watch it become the first thing to go.
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12 servings
- 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained, liquid reserved
- ½ cup tahini
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 large lemon)
- 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
- ⅓ cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and roughly chopped
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves, loosely packed
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ¾ tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 3–4 tbsp reserved chickpea liquid or cold water
For serving
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, for finishing
- 1 tbsp fresh basil, thinly sliced (optional)
- 1–2 tbsp sun-dried tomatoes, roughly chopped (optional)
- pita bread or cut vegetables, for dipping (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the garlic to the food processor and pulse 5–6 times until finely minced.
- 2
Add the drained chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, sun-dried tomatoes, basil leaves, cumin, salt, and black pepper to the food processor. Process for about 1 minute, until the mixture is roughly combined.
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