Coconut Free Vegan Creamy Party Hummus

Total time9 hr 50 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time1 hr 30 min

4.9

(27)

This hummus is the kind of dip that disappears within minutes at a party — silky smooth, deeply savory, and finished with a glossy drizzle of olive oil and a dusting of smoked paprika that makes it look almost too pretty to eat. The secret is starting with dried chickpeas and cooking them until they're genuinely fall-apart tender, which gives the final blend a luxuriously creamy texture that canned chickpeas simply can't match. Processing the garlic and lemon juice first, then whipping in the tahini before the chickpeas even hit the bowl, builds a pale, fluffy base that's miles ahead of anything you'd grab off a store shelf. A slow stream of ice water at the end lightens the whole thing into something almost cloud-like. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from coconut in any form — no coconut cream, no coconut oil, no hidden derivatives — so you can serve it confidently to anyone navigating that restriction. It's vegan, crowd-pleasing, and genuinely impressive, whether you're hosting a gathering or just treating yourself to a serious snack situation.

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Ingredients

12 servings

For the chickpeas

1 lb dried chickpeas
2 tsp baking soda

For the hummus

¾ cup well-stirred tahini
⅓ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 2 lemons)
3 cloves garlic, peeled
1 ½ tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
½ tsp ground cumin
4–6 tbsp ice water

For serving

3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, for serving
½ tsp smoked paprika, for serving
2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
Place the dried chickpeas in a large bowl and add 1 tsp baking soda and enough cold water to cover by at least 3 inches. Soak at room temperature for 8 hours or overnight, until the chickpeas have roughly doubled in size.
2
Drain and rinse the soaked chickpeas, then transfer them to a large pot. Add the remaining 1 tsp baking soda and enough cold water to cover by 3 inches. Bring to a boil over high heat, skimming off any foam that rises to the surface.

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