Smooth, creamy, and irresistibly delicious, this hummus dip is packed with rich flavor and wholesome ingredients. Perfectly balanced with a hint of garlic and lemon, it’s the ultimate healthy vegan snack for dipping, spreading, and savoring every bite.
Hummus is a nutrient-dense, plant-based dip rich in fiber, healthy fats, and protein, which aids in heart health, blood sugar regulation, and weight management.
Equipment: Food processor
Serves: 6
Ingredients:
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons tahini (sesame paste)
- 2 small fresh garlic cloves
- 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 3 ice cubes
Serving garnishes:
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Paprika
- Chopped fresh parsley
Serving options:
- My Grain-Free Tabouli
- Chicken Shawarma
Directions:
- Place the chickpeas in a large bowl of warm water and rub them with your fingers to release the skins, which will easily float to the surface of the water. Skim the skins from the water with a slotted spoon and discard. This step will take you an extra 10 minutes, but peeling the chickpeas is what makes it a super creamy texture.
- Drain and dry the chickpeas as thoroughly as possible.
- Transfer the chickpeas to a food processor and pulse into a fine, crumb-like texture, scraping down the sides as needed, for about 15 seconds.
- Add the lemon juice, tahini, garlic, salt, and ice cubes.
- Blend until completely smooth, about 5 minutes.
- Taste the hummus and adjust the flavor as needed by adding more lemon juice or salt.
- Spread the hummus onto a plate or into a bowl, sweeping the hummus with the back of a spoon to create swirls for catching the olive oil.
- Drizzle the hummus with olive oil and then sprinkle it with paprika and fresh parsley.
- Serve cool or at room temperature.
Enjoy!
- Free from wheat, gluten, grains, dairy, corn, soy, egg, nuts, and refined sugar.
- Vegan and Whole30 Friendly!
Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last about one week in the fridge.
Freezing: You can freeze hummus for up to 3 months. Just make sure to put it in an airtight container and don’t fill it all the way up because it will expand as it freezes.
