Rice Free Turmeric-Ginger Hummus
Bright, warming, and deeply savory, this hummus brings together the earthy punch of turmeric, the gentle heat of fresh ginger, and the nutty richness of tahini into something that feels far more special than your average store-bought tub. The trick of briefly blooming the garlic and ginger in olive oil before blending is a small step that makes a huge difference — it softens the sharpness and coaxes out a deeper, more rounded flavor. Streaming in ice water while the food processor runs is what gives the final texture that ultra-smooth, almost silky consistency that's hard to achieve otherwise. Every ingredient here is naturally grain-free and rice-free, so there's nothing to swap or second-guess — just wholesome, straightforward pantry staples doing exactly what they're supposed to do. A drizzle of good olive oil, a dusting of smoked paprika, and a handful of fresh parsley on top make it look as impressive as it tastes. Serve it as a dip, spread it on wraps, or eat it straight off the spoon — honestly, 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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