Candida Diet Friendly Vegan Green Goddess Hummus with Crunchy Vegetables
This vibrant, herb-packed dip is a feast for the eyes and the palate — a swirl of brilliant green hummus surrounded by crisp, colorful vegetables that practically beg to be dunked. The secret to its silky texture is a simple technique: whipping the tahini and lemon juice together first, then building in layers of fresh basil, parsley, chives, and tarragon before the chickpeas ever hit the bowl. That process gives you a hummus that's genuinely light and creamy rather than dense and gluey. For anyone navigating the candida diet, this recipe is a natural fit — it leans entirely on whole, unprocessed ingredients with no added sugars, vinegars, or fermented components that would typically raise red flags. The accompanying vegetables — carrots, celery, cucumber, and red bell pepper — are all low-sugar, crunchy options that make this feel like a complete snack rather than a compromise. A finishing drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and a scatter of fresh chives pull the whole thing together with a little elegance. It's the kind of recipe that looks impressive enough for a gathering but is genuinely easy to throw together any day of the week.
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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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