Nutmeg Free Vegan Green Goddess Hummus with Crunchy Vegetables
This vibrant, herb-packed dip is everything a great appetizer should be — creamy, fresh, and almost too pretty to eat. A generous handful of basil, parsley, chives, and tarragon gets blended right into the chickpea base, giving the hummus that signature bright green color and a flavor that tastes like a garden in the best possible way. The technique of whipping the tahini with lemon juice first is a small step that makes a big difference, producing a silky, light texture that store-bought versions rarely come close to matching. Streaming in reserved chickpea liquid at the end keeps everything ultra-smooth without any dairy or additives — just clean, whole ingredients from start to finish. The spread is completely free of warming spices like nutmeg, so the fresh herb flavor stays front and center without any muddiness. Served alongside crisp carrots, celery, cucumber, and red bell pepper, it's a full snack or starter that genuinely satisfies. Whether you're hosting a crowd or just want something impressive for a weeknight snack board, this one earns its place on the table every time.
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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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