Seed Oil Free Turmeric-Ginger Chickpea Hummus with Veggie Dippers
Most store-bought hummus quietly relies on refined vegetable or canola oil to hit that silky texture, which makes homemade the obvious move when you're avoiding industrial seed oils. This version uses only extra-virgin olive oil and tahini as its fat sources, so every creamy, golden scoop is exactly what it looks like — nothing hidden, nothing processed. The turmeric and fresh ginger give it a warm, earthy depth that goes well beyond your average dip, while a hit of cumin and bright lemon juice keep things balanced and lively. Blending in ice water one tablespoon at a time is the real trick here — it whips the chickpeas into a genuinely smooth, cloud-like consistency that rivals anything you'd find at a restaurant. A swirl of good olive oil and a dusting of smoked paprika on top make it look almost too pretty to eat, and the rainbow of fresh veggie dippers surrounding the bowl means this doubles as a full snack spread. It comes together in one food processor with minimal cleanup, making it just as practical as it is impressive.
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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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