Xanthan Gum 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. Because hummus is naturally built from whole, simple ingredients like chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and olive oil, there's no need for any stabilizers or thickeners to get that luxuriously smooth texture. The secret here is processing the mixture for a full two to three minutes and using reserved chickpea liquid to loosen it just enough — no shortcuts, no additives, just technique. That means anyone avoiding gums and binders can dig in without a second thought, since every ingredient on this list is completely straightforward. Finish it with a swirl of good olive oil and a scatter of extra sun-dried tomatoes, and it looks stunning on any table. Serve it with warm pita or crisp cut vegetables and watch it become the most requested thing you bring to a party.
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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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