Carrageenan Free Turmeric-Ginger Hummus

Total time10 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time0 min

4.7

(30)

Creamy, golden, and packed with warm spice, this hummus is the kind of dip that turns a simple snack spread into something genuinely exciting. Fresh ginger and ground turmeric give it a bright, earthy depth that store-bought versions rarely come close to matching — and most commercial hummus brands sneak in stabilizers and thickeners that can be hard to track down on a label. Making it from scratch means you know exactly what's in the bowl. The trick to getting that ultra-smooth, almost silky texture is streaming in ice water while the food processor runs, which whips the chickpeas and tahini into something remarkably light. Blooming the garlic and ginger briefly in olive oil before blending adds a subtle, rounded warmth that raw aromatics just can't deliver. A drizzle of good olive oil and a dusting of smoked paprika on top make it look like it came straight out of a restaurant kitchen. Serve it with pita, raw vegetables, or honestly just a spoon.

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Ingredients

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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