Caffeine Free Vegan Green Goddess Hummus with Crunchy Vegetables
This vibrant, herb-packed dip is the kind of thing that disappears fast at any gathering — and for good reason. A generous handful of fresh basil, parsley, chives, and tarragon gets blended right into the chickpea base, giving the hummus that stunning, almost electric green color and a bright, garden-fresh flavor that store-bought versions simply can't touch. The trick of processing the tahini and lemon juice first creates an exceptionally creamy, pale foundation before the herbs and chickpeas ever hit the bowl, and streaming in reserved chickpea liquid at the end takes the texture from good to genuinely silky. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of caffeine — no tea extracts, no chocolate, no hidden additives — so you can dig in without a second thought. Surrounded by crisp carrots, cool cucumber, sweet red bell pepper, and celery sticks, it doubles as a full snack spread that looks like it came from a fancy café. A final drizzle of olive oil and a scatter of fresh chives make the presentation effortlessly beautiful. Whether you're meal-prepping for the week or setting out an appetizer for guests, this one earns its place at the table every single time.
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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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