Gelatin Free Vegan Green Goddess Hummus with Crunchy Vegetables
This vibrant, herb-packed dip is everything a great spread should be — creamy, bright, and loaded with fresh flavor from basil, parsley, tarragon, and chives. The green goddess treatment transforms classic hummus into something genuinely stunning, with a color so vivid it practically glows on the table. Processing the tahini and lemon juice first is the secret to that ultra-smooth, pale base, and streaming in the reserved chickpea liquid at the end gives it a light, almost whipped consistency that store-bought versions rarely achieve. Every single ingredient here is naturally plant-based and free from any animal-derived setting agents, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden additives sneaking into your dip. Surrounded by crisp carrot sticks, cool cucumber spears, crunchy celery, and sweet red bell pepper strips, it doubles as a full snack spread that looks like it came from a catered event. A final drizzle of good olive oil and a scatter of fresh chives pull the whole thing together beautifully. It's the kind of recipe you'll find yourself making on repeat for everything from casual weeknight snacking to entertaining a crowd.
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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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