Mustard Free Vegan Creamy Party Hummus
Creamy, cloud-like, and built for a crowd, this hummus is the kind of dip that disappears from the table before anyone even notices it arrived. Starting with dried chickpeas and cooking them low and slow with baking soda is the real secret — it gets them so tender that the final texture is genuinely silky rather than grainy or dense. The tahini gets whipped with lemon juice and garlic before the chickpeas even enter the picture, which builds a pale, fluffy base that makes all the difference. A drizzle of good olive oil and a dusting of smoked paprika on top turn a simple bowl into something that looks like it came from a restaurant. For anyone navigating condiment-heavy spreads and dips at parties, this one is a breath of fresh air — every ingredient is straightforward, with no hidden spice blends or store-bought shortcuts that might sneak in unwanted additions. It's naturally free of anything that doesn't belong, and the flavor is so bold and satisfying that nobody will be looking for anything else.
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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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