No-Cook Hummus
This no-cook hummus is impossibly smooth, bright with lemon, and rich with nutty tahini, all ready in about five minutes with nothing but a food processor. There is no boiling or roasting involved, just canned chickpeas blended into a silky dip. Serve it with warm pita, crisp vegetables, or as a spread for sandwiches and wraps.
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Vegan
Gluten-Free
No-Cook
Snack
Sauce
Appetizer
Quick (15-min)
30-Minute
Chickpeas
- ⏱ 5 min
- 📊 easy
- 🍽 Family
Ingredients
- 1 can canned chickpeas
- 3 tbsp tahini
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Drain and rinse two 15 ounce cans of chickpeas, reserving a few tablespoons of the liquid from the can in case you need to loosen the hummus later.
- Add 1 quarter cup of fresh lemon juice and 1 third cup of tahini to the food processor and blend for about 60 seconds until the mixture is pale, thick, and creamy.
- Add 2 cloves of garlic, half a teaspoon of ground cumin, and three quarters of a teaspoon of salt, then blend again for 30 seconds to combine.
- With the processor running, drizzle in 2 tablespoons of olive oil through the feed tube so it emulsifies smoothly into the base.
- Add the rinsed chickpeas and blend for 2 to 3 full minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides, until the hummus is completely smooth with no graininess.
- If the texture is too thick, add the reserved chickpea liquid or a little ice water one tablespoon at a time and blend until it reaches a soft, spoonable consistency.
- Taste and adjust the salt and lemon, then transfer to a bowl, swirl the top, and finish with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of paprika before serving.
💡 Chef's tip
Blend the tahini and lemon juice together first, before adding the chickpeas, because whipping them on their own creates a pale, creamy emulsion that makes the final hummus far smoother and fluffier.
Blending the tahini and lemon juice together first, before adding the chickpeas, emulsifies them into a fluffy base that makes the whole dip lighter and smoother.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Protein: 7 g
- Carbs: 16 g
- Fat: 11 g
