Honey Free Turmeric-Ginger Hummus
Bright, earthy, and deeply savory, this hummus gets its golden color from ground turmeric and its gentle heat from freshly grated ginger — a combination that makes every scoop feel a little more exciting than the standard version. The trick of briefly blooming the garlic and ginger in olive oil before adding them to the food processor is what sets this recipe apart, coaxing out a rounded, fragrant depth that raw aromatics just can't match. Streaming in ice water while the processor runs is the move that takes the texture from grainy to genuinely silky and smooth. Many store-bought dips sneak in sweeteners you might not expect, so making it from scratch with these straightforward pantry staples means you know exactly what's in the bowl. Tahini, lemon juice, cumin, and chickpeas do the heavy lifting here, and the result is rich without being heavy. Finish it with a drizzle of good olive oil, a dusting of smoked paprika, and a handful of fresh parsley, and it looks as impressive as it tastes. Serve it as a dip, spread it on sandwiches, or eat it straight off the spoon — 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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