Turmeric Free Vegan Green Goddess Hummus with Crunchy Vegetables
This vibrant, herb-packed hummus is everything a great dip should be — creamy, bright, and loaded with fresh flavor from basil, parsley, tarragon, and chives. The green goddess treatment transforms a classic chickpea base into something genuinely stunning, with that swirl of deep emerald color making it as beautiful on the table as it is delicious. Blending the tahini and lemon juice first is the secret to an ultra-smooth, pale, and creamy foundation before the herbs even enter the picture. Streaming in reserved chickpea liquid at the end gives the hummus a light, almost whipped texture that store-bought versions rarely achieve. Since every ingredient here is a whole, recognizable plant food, there's no need to scan labels for hidden spice blends that might sneak in unwanted additions — what you see is exactly what you get. The rainbow of crisp carrots, cucumber, celery, and red bell pepper around the bowl makes this feel like a full spread rather than just a snack. It's the kind of thing you bring to a gathering and watch disappear in minutes.
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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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