Low Sugar Turmeric-Ginger Hummus
Bright, earthy, and genuinely bold, this hummus brings together the warm depth of turmeric and the gentle heat of fresh ginger in a way that feels anything but ordinary. Blooming the garlic and ginger in olive oil before blending is the move that sets this apart — it softens their sharpness and coaxes out a richer, more rounded flavor that runs through every bite. Tahini and ice water do the heavy lifting for texture, giving you that ultra-smooth, creamy consistency that store-bought versions rarely achieve. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of added sugar, so there's no label-reading required and no hidden sweeteners to worry about. Chickpeas, lemon, good olive oil, and a handful of spices — that's genuinely all this takes. Finish it with a drizzle of oil, a dusting of smoked paprika, and a scatter of fresh parsley, and it looks as impressive as it tastes. Scoop it with vegetables, spread it on flatbread, or eat it straight from the bowl — no judgment.
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6 servings
- 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- ¼ cup tahini
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 large lemon)
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- ½ tsp salt, plus more to taste
- 3–4 tbsp ice water
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small skillet over medium-low heat, warm 1 tbsp of the olive oil. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant and just softened, about 1–2 minutes. Watch closely — garlic can brown quickly. Remove from heat and let cool for 2 minutes.
- 2
Add the drained chickpeas, tahini, remaining 2 tbsp olive oil, lemon juice, turmeric, cumin, black pepper, salt, and the cooled garlic-ginger mixture to a food processor. Process for 1 minute until the mixture is roughly combined.
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