High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Vegan Creamy Party Hummus
Creamy, cloud-like hummus made entirely from scratch is one of those party staples that genuinely impresses a crowd — and this version delivers a silky, restaurant-quality dip that's hard to beat. Starting with dried chickpeas and cooking them low and slow with baking soda is the real secret here, breaking them down until they're almost meltingly tender and ready to whip into something spectacular. The food processor does the heavy lifting, blending warm chickpeas with fresh lemon juice, real tahini, and a trickle of ice water until the texture turns impossibly light and airy. Every single ingredient in this recipe is whole and straightforward — no packaged shortcuts, no sweetened condiments, no mystery additives that sneak high fructose corn syrup into your snack spread. That matters more than people realize, since plenty of store-bought dips and even some tahini brands can carry unwanted sweeteners in their ingredient lists. A finishing drizzle of good olive oil and a dusting of smoked paprika turn the platter into something that looks as good as it tastes. Whether you're feeding a crowd or meal-prepping for the week, this is the kind of recipe you'll come back to again and again.
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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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