Mediterranean Diet Friendly 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 all blended together into a stunning green swirl. The technique of whipping the tahini with lemon juice first is the secret to that ultra-smooth, almost fluffy texture, and streaming in reserved chickpea liquid at the end takes it to a whole new level of lightness. Extra-virgin olive oil, legumes, and a rainbow of raw vegetables are cornerstones of the Mediterranean way of eating, and this recipe leans into all of them beautifully. Chickpeas bring plant-based protein and fiber, while the generous handful of fresh herbs adds both color and a layer of complexity you simply won't find in anything from a store shelf. The crunchy carrots, celery, cucumber, and red bell pepper strips aren't just a pretty garnish — they make this a genuinely satisfying snack or starter that feels as wholesome as it tastes indulgent. A final drizzle of good olive oil and a scatter of chives turns the whole bowl into something you'd want to photograph before diving in.
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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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