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Tahini-Free Hummus Recipe (1)

Tahini-Free Hummus

A creamy, flavor-packed hummus without tahini. Uses aquafaba and simple pantry staples to create a silky, protein-rich dip that’s budget-friendly and versatile. Perfect for sandwiches, wraps, mezze boards, or as a snack with fresh veggies.
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Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Course: Dip, Snack, Spread
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Calories: 90
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 15 oz can chickpeas (reserve liquid / aquafaba)
  • 1 –2 cloves garlic minced (or roasted for sweetness)
  • 2 –3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 –2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika plus extra for garnish
  • 1 –2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil optional, for silkiness
  • 2 –4 tablespoons aquafaba from chickpeas
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • Fresh parsley cilantro, or dill, for garnish (optional)
  • Roasted red pepper: 1/3 cup
  • Ripe avocado: 1 medium
  • Roasted beet: 1 small

Method
 

  1. Mince garlic and pulse in food processor until very fine
  2. Add drained chickpeas and blend until smooth
  3. Sprinkle in salt, cumin, smoked paprika, and squeeze in lemon juice; pulse to combine
  4. With processor running, drizzle aquafaba slowly until hummus reaches a silky, scoopable texture
  5. If using olive oil, stream in a little at the end to finish the emulsion
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning: more salt, lemon, or cumin as needed
  7. For variations, fold in roasted red pepper, avocado, or beet and blend until combined
  8. Transfer to serving bowl and garnish with paprika, herbs, or a drizzle of olive oil

Notes

Too thick? Slowly add aquafaba or a spoon of plain yogurt. Too thin? Blend in extra chickpeas. Grainy texture? Blend longer or peel skins for extra smoothness. Store in airtight container, refrigerate up to 3–5 days. Stir before serving. Perfect for wraps, sandwiches, grain bowls, or a mezze platter.