Mushroom Free Vegan Green Goddess Hummus with Crunchy Vegetables
This vibrant, herb-packed dip is everything a good spread should be — creamy, bright, and loaded with fresh flavor. A full cup of combined basil, parsley, chives, and tarragon gets blended right into the chickpea base, giving the hummus that signature green goddess color and a herby punch that store-bought versions simply can't match. The trick of processing the tahini and lemon juice first creates an incredibly silky foundation, and streaming in the reserved chickpea liquid at the end takes the texture from good to genuinely luxurious. Every ingredient here is straightforward and plant-based, so there's no need to scan labels or worry about hidden animal products or unwanted additions sneaking in. The rainbow of crunchy carrots, celery, cucumber, and red bell pepper strips arranged around the bowl makes this as visually impressive as it is satisfying to eat. It works equally well as a party centerpiece, a weekday snack, or a light lunch alongside some warm pita. Once you see how easy it is to make hummus this good from scratch, the jarred stuff is going to have a hard time competing.
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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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