Almond Free Vegan Green Goddess Hummus with Crunchy Vegetables
This vibrant, herb-packed dip is everything a great hummus should be — creamy, bright, and loaded with fresh flavor from basil, parsley, tarragon, and chives all blended into a stunning shade of green. The technique of whipping the tahini and lemon juice together first is the secret to that impossibly silky texture, and streaming in reserved chickpea liquid at the end takes it from good to genuinely restaurant-worthy. Every ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about sneaky additions the way you might with store-bought dips. The colorful spread of carrots, celery, cucumber, and red bell pepper strips around the bowl makes this as beautiful to look at as it is satisfying to eat. It works equally well as a party centerpiece, a weekday snack, or a light lunch that actually keeps you full. The whole thing comes together in a food processor with no cooking required, which means less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying it.
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6 servings
For the hummus
- 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained, liquid reserved
- ⅓ cup tahini
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 large lemon)
- 1 garlic clove, roughly chopped
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves, loosely packed
- ½ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, loosely packed
- ¼ cup fresh chives, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh tarragon leaves
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- ½ tsp salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
For serving
- 2 medium carrots, cut into sticks
- 2 medium celery stalks, cut into sticks
- 1 medium english cucumber, sliced into rounds or spears
- 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 1 tbsp fresh chives, thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the tahini and lemon juice in the food processor and process for about 1 minute, until the mixture is pale and creamy.
- 2
Add the garlic, basil, parsley, chives, tarragon, olive oil, salt, and pepper to the food processor. Process for 1 minute, scraping down the sides as needed, until the herbs are fully broken down and the mixture is a uniform bright green.
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