Pistachio Free Turmeric-Ginger Hummus
Creamy, golden, and packed with warm spice, this hummus is the kind of dip that turns a simple snack spread into something genuinely exciting. The combination of fresh ginger and ground turmeric gives it a bright, earthy depth that store-bought versions rarely come close to matching. A quick bloom of garlic and ginger in olive oil before blending is the secret move here — it mellows the sharpness and builds a richer, more rounded flavor throughout. Streaming in ice water while the food processor runs is what takes the texture from grainy to impossibly silky, so don't skip that step. The whole thing comes together with pantry staples like chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and cumin, so there's no hunting down specialty ingredients. A drizzle of olive oil and a dusting of smoked paprika on top make it look like something you'd order at a restaurant. Whether you're scooping with pita, fresh vegetables, or just a spoon, this is a recipe worth keeping on regular rotation.
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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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