Citric Acid Free 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 scooped. The secret to its gorgeous color and fresh flavor is a generous handful of basil, parsley, chives, and tarragon all blended right into the base, giving every bite a garden-bright punch that plain hummus simply can't match. For anyone navigating a citric acid restriction, store-bought hummus and many packaged dips are a minefield of preservatives and additives, but this one is made entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients. The only acidic element here is fresh-squeezed lemon juice, which is a naturally occurring fruit acid rather than the manufactured citric acid found in processed foods — a meaningful distinction for sensitive diets. Streaming in reserved chickpea liquid while the food processor runs is the move that takes the texture from dense and grainy to impossibly light and creamy. Paired with carrot sticks, cucumber spears, celery, and sweet red bell pepper, this is a snack spread that feels indulgent while staying completely clean and plant-based.
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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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