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Why settle for bland store-bought hummus when you can whip up this delicious homemade version in just 15 minutes? The secret to a perfectly fluffy oil-free hummus is ice cubes, which aerate the mixture as it blends to deliver a velvety smooth texture. Chickpeas, tahini, garlic, and lemon juice form a powerhouse team that ensures top-notch snacking, while a sprinkling of smoked paprika adds a burst of color and spicy sweetness. You can substitute chipotle powder, which is similarly smoky, or add a dusting of za’atar to introduce a more herbal flavor profile. Serve alongside sticks of crunchy veggies and pita chips, and dig in!
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By Nirvaan Thacker,
Ingredients
- 2 15-oz. cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained (3 cups)
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup lemon juice
- ¼ cup tahini
- Sea salt, to taste
- 8 to 10 ice cubes
- Pinch smoked paprika
- Pinch toasted sesame seeds
- 2 Persian cucumbers, halved crosswise and quartered lengthwise into 3-inch spears
- 2 ribs celery, cut into 3-inch sticks
- 1 bell pepper (any color), cut into ½-inch-thick sticks
Instructions
- Reserve a handful of chickpeas for garnish. In a food processor combine remaining chickpeas and the garlic. Pulse until chickpeas are almost completely broken down. Add lemon juice and tahini; season with salt. Process to combine. Scrape down sides of processor bowl with a silicone spatula. Continue processing until smooth, pausing to add ice cubes, one or two at a time, to help emulsify mixture.
- Transfer hummus to a bowl. Garnish with reserved chickpeas, the smoked paprika, and sesame seeds. Serve with vegetables for dipping.
Comments (1)
(5 from 2 votes)This was absolutely fantastic.