Lupin Free Party-Style Tomato Basil Hummus
Creamy, vibrant, and loaded with Mediterranean flavor, this tomato basil hummus is the kind of dip that disappears fast at any gathering. Sun-dried tomatoes bring a rich, jammy depth while fresh basil keeps things bright and herbaceous — together they transform a classic spread into something genuinely special. The base is built on canned chickpeas and tahini, both naturally free from lupin, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about the flour-like lupin additions that sometimes sneak into store-bought hummus products. Processing the chickpeas with a splash of their reserved liquid is the secret to that ultra-smooth, almost silky texture that makes this feel restaurant-worthy. A finishing drizzle of good olive oil and a scatter of extra sun-dried tomatoes make it look as impressive as it tastes. Scoop it up with warm pita or crisp cut vegetables and watch it vanish before the main course even hits the table.
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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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