Hummus Recipe Without Tahini

Hummus without tahini is as creamy and satisfying as classic hummus, yet it's lighter and more economical. It's easy to make, zingy, and delicious on everything!

📝 Ingredients

• 1 (15-ounce) can Chickpeas (or 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas)
• 1/2 Lemon (zested and juiced)
• 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil (or preferred oil)
• 1 clove Garlic (coarsely chopped)
• 1/8 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon Ground Cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt (or less if using canned beans)
• Ice Cold Water (as needed for blending)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Add CHICKPEAS, LEMON JUICE, OLIVE OIL, GARLIC, PEPPER, and CUMIN to bowl of food processor (or high speed blender).
2. 2Blend hummus ingredients until well-combined. You may need to stop and scrape the bowl sides to fully incorporate ingredients. Add SALT to taste.
3. 3Add ICE WATER in small amounts while blending to adjust hummus creaminess to your liking.
4. 4--- Serving and storage ---
5. 5Serve hummus with a drizzle of OLIVE OIL and parsley garnish (or other herbs.Refrigerate in an airtight container up to five days or freeze up to 30 days (or longer if vacuum sealed).