Hazelnut Free Turmeric-Ginger Hummus
Bright, warming, and packed with bold flavor, this hummus brings together fresh ginger and ground turmeric for a spin on the classic that feels both nourishing and exciting. Blooming the garlic and ginger in olive oil before blending is the secret move here — it softens their sharpness and coaxes out a deeper, more fragrant base that you'll taste in every bite. Chickpeas and tahini do the heavy lifting for that signature creamy texture, while a steady stream of ice water during processing takes it from grainy to silky smooth. Store-bought dips can be a minefield when you're avoiding tree nuts, since shared facilities and surprise ingredients are common — making a batch at home with these straightforward pantry staples is the cleanest way to go. A drizzle of good olive oil and a dusting of smoked paprika on top make it look like something you'd order at a restaurant. Serve it with warm pita, crunchy vegetables, or honestly just a spoon — it disappears fast either way.
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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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