Chestnut Free Turmeric-Ginger Hummus

Total time10 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time0 min

4.7

(30)

Bright, warming, and deeply savory, this hummus brings together the earthy punch of turmeric and the gentle heat of fresh ginger in a way that feels both familiar and exciting. Blooming the garlic and ginger in olive oil before blending is the move that sets this recipe apart — it mellows the sharpness and coaxes out a rounded, fragrant depth that raw aromatics just can't match. Canned chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and a splash of ice water come together in the food processor to create a texture that's genuinely silky and scoopable. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free from tree nuts, so there's no label-reading anxiety or cross-contact guesswork to stress about. A drizzle of good olive oil, a dusting of smoked paprika, and a handful of fresh parsley on top make it look like something you'd order at a restaurant. Serve it with pita, raw vegetables, or honestly just a spoon — it's that good.

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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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