Basic Hummus Without Tahini [Gluten-Free, Vegan]
If you're craving hummus but don't have any tahini on hand, this Basic Hummus Without Tahini is the answer! It's easy to make with common ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen.
Servings 6
Calories 106kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 (15 oz) can no salt added chickpeas, drained and rinsed with 2 tablespoons of the liquid from the can reserved (remove chickpea skins if desired)
- 1 clove garlic, peeled and roughly chopped
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ½-3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoon aquafaba (canned chickpea liquid)
Instructions
- Add chickpeas, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt and lemon juice to the bowl of a food processor.
- Begin processing on high speed.
- While processing, slowly add the olive oil through the feed tube, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
- Continue processing on high speed and slowly add the aquafaba through the feed tube, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
- Process on high speed until smooth and creamy and no chunks remain, stopping to scrape the sides as needed.
- Once the hummus has a smooth consistency, transfer to serving bowl and garnish as desired.
Video
Notes
The nutrition information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. Accuracy is not guaranteed. Information shown should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
Please note the nutrition calculation for this recipe does not include the aquafaba since there is limited information regarding its nutritional composition. According to this Healthline article, there are approximately 3-5 calories in 1 tablespoon of aquafaba.
Nutrition
Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Fiber: 3g