Fructose Free Vegan Creamy Party Hummus

Total time9 hr 50 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time1 hr 30 min

4.9

(27)

Rich, velvety, and built entirely from scratch, this hummus is the kind of dip that turns a party spread into something people actually talk about. Starting with dried chickpeas and cooking them low and slow with a little baking soda is the secret to that impossibly smooth, cloud-like texture you just can't get from a can. The extended processing time — a full three to four minutes in the food processor — along with ice water drizzled in gradually, is what transforms a humble legume into something genuinely luxurious. For anyone managing fructose sensitivity, this recipe is a natural fit: chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil are all on the friendlier end of the spectrum, and there are no sneaky sweeteners, honey, or high-fructose additions hiding anywhere in the ingredient list. Smoked paprika and a drizzle of good olive oil finish the whole thing off with a warmth and depth that makes it look as impressive as it tastes. Serve it on a wide platter with a generous well in the center and watch it disappear before anything else on the table does.

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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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