Pistachio Free Turmeric-Ginger Chickpea Hummus with Veggie Dippers
Bright, earthy, and genuinely craveable, this hummus gets its golden color from ground turmeric and a hit of fresh ginger that makes the whole bowl feel alive. Chickpeas blended with tahini, lemon juice, and good olive oil form the creamy base, while the ice water trick — added slowly with the processor running — is what takes the texture from grainy to impossibly silky. A dusting of smoked paprika and a drizzle of olive oil on top make it look like something you'd order at a restaurant, but it comes together in your own kitchen with zero fuss. Traditional hummus recipes sometimes call for pistachios as a garnish or topping, so this version keeps things clean and safe by skipping any nut additions entirely — every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify. The rainbow of carrot sticks, cucumber spears, red bell pepper, and broccoli florets around the bowl means you've got a full snack spread ready to go the moment it hits the table. It works beautifully as a party appetizer, a weekday snack, or a light lunch alongside whatever else you've got going.
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6 servings
For the hummus
- 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- ⅓ cup tahini
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 large lemon)
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- 3–4 tbsp ice water
For serving
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika, for garnish
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
- 2 medium persian cucumbers, sliced into spears
- 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the garlic and grated ginger to the bowl of a food processor and pulse 8–10 times until finely minced.
- 2
Add the chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, turmeric, cumin, black pepper, and salt. Process for about 1 minute, until the mixture is roughly combined but still grainy.
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