Paraben Free Vegan Green Goddess Hummus with Crunchy Vegetables
This vibrant, herb-packed dip is everything you want in a crowd-pleasing appetizer — creamy, bright, and loaded with fresh flavor from basil, parsley, tarragon, and chives all blended together into one gorgeous green swirl. The trick of processing the tahini and lemon juice first gives the base a pale, almost whipped texture before the chickpeas even enter the picture, and streaming in reserved chickpea liquid at the end takes the creaminess to another level entirely. Every ingredient here is whole and straightforward — canned chickpeas, fresh herbs, olive oil, garlic — so there's no need to scrutinize labels for synthetic preservatives or hidden additives that can sneak into store-bought versions. That matters a lot when you're trying to keep your plate genuinely clean, and this recipe makes it effortless. The rainbow of crunchy vegetables arranged around the bowl — carrots, celery, cucumber, and red bell pepper — makes it as beautiful to look at as it is satisfying to eat. Whether you're setting it out for a party or just snacking through the week, this is the kind of recipe that earns a permanent spot in your rotation.
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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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