Xanthan Gum Free Vegan Creamy Party Hummus

Total time9 hr 50 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time1 hr 30 min

Xanthan Gum Free Vegan Creamy Party Hummus

This hummus is the kind of dip that disappears within minutes at any gathering — rich, silky, and deeply savory with a brightness from fresh lemon and a gentle warmth from cumin. The secret to its cloud-like texture is patience: dried chickpeas soaked overnight and cooked until they practically melt, then blended while still warm with creamy tahini and a drizzle of ice water to whip everything into something impossibly smooth. No stabilizers, no thickeners, no shortcuts — just whole ingredients doing exactly what they're supposed to do. That makes it a natural fit for anyone avoiding additives like xanthan gum, which sneaks into a surprising number of store-bought dips and packaged foods. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify, so you can serve it with total confidence. Finished with a pool of good olive oil, a dusting of smoked paprika, and a scatter of fresh parsley, it looks stunning on a platter and tastes like something from a restaurant. Make a big batch — you'll want leftovers.

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Ingredients

12 servings

For the chickpeas

1 lb dried chickpeas
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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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