Pecan 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. The green goddess treatment transforms classic hummus into something genuinely stunning, with that swirled bowl and rainbow of crunchy vegetables making it almost too pretty to eat. 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 never quite achieve. Every ingredient here is straightforward and plant-based, so there's no need to scan labels for hidden nut-based additives or worry about cross-contact from tree nuts. The combination of carrots, celery, cucumber, and red bell pepper keeps things fresh and satisfying without any fuss. 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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