Turmeric Free Party-Style Tomato Basil Hummus
Hummus is one of those dips that always disappears first at a party, and this sun-dried tomato and basil version takes the classic way beyond the plain store-bought tub. The combination of rich tahini, bright lemon juice, and deeply savory oil-packed tomatoes creates a hummus that tastes genuinely special — the kind of thing people ask you for the recipe on the spot. Fresh basil folded right into the blend gives it a gorgeous color and an herby lift that pairs beautifully with the concentrated sweetness of the tomatoes. A long blitz in the food processor, helped along by reserved chickpea liquid, is the secret to getting that ultra-smooth, creamy texture that scoops perfectly onto pita or crunches up against a fresh-cut vegetable. For anyone avoiding turmeric, this recipe is a natural fit — there's none hiding in the spice blend, just a touch of cumin for warmth and depth. Finished with a generous drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and a scatter of extra basil and tomatoes, it looks as impressive as it tastes. Make a big batch, set it out with a pile of pita, and watch it vanish.
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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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