Lemony Garlic Hummus with Crudités

Lemony Garlic Hummus with Crudités

Creamy chickpea hummus brightened with fresh lemon and garlic, served with crisp vegetables.

Total 15 min Makes 8 servings Calories 195/serving

Dietary

Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Wheat free, Dairy free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher

Allergens

Sesame

This smooth hummus gets its silky texture from well-processed chickpeas and tahini, while fresh lemon juice and garlic add a bright, punchy flavor. It comes together in minutes with a food processor, making it a reliable option for snacking, entertaining, or packing into lunches. Serve alongside a colorful array of crisp vegetables for dipping.

Ingredients

  • 2 cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed (15 oz each)
  • 1/3 cup tahini
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup ice water
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest, for garnish
  • 1 pinch paprika, for garnish
  • 1 carrot, peeled and cut into sticks
  • 1 cucumber, cut into sticks
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup celery sticks

Method

  1. In a food processor, combine the tahini and lemon juice. Process for 1 minute until light and creamy.

  2. Add the olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, and salt to the tahini mixture. Process for 30 seconds until well combined.

  3. Add half of the chickpeas to the food processor and process for 1 minute. Scrape down the sides, add the remaining chickpeas, and process for 1 to 2 minutes more until thick and mostly smooth.

  4. With the processor running, slowly stream in the ice water and process for 1 to 2 minutes until the hummus is light, smooth, and fluffy, scraping down the sides as needed.

  5. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice if desired.

  6. Spread the hummus into a shallow bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and garnish with lemon zest and a pinch of paprika.

  7. Arrange the carrot sticks, cucumber sticks, bell pepper strips, cherry tomatoes, and celery sticks around the hummus and serve immediately.

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Lemony Garlic Hummus with Crudités

This smooth hummus gets its silky texture from well-processed chickpeas and tahini, while fresh lemon juice and garlic add a bright, punchy flavor. It comes together in minutes with a food processor, making it a reliable option for snacking, entertaining, or packing into lunches. Serve alongside a colorful array of crisp vegetables for dipping.

15 min 8 servings 195 cal

Ingredients

  • 2 cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed (15 oz each)
  • 1/3 cup tahini
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup ice water
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest, for garnish
  • 1 pinch paprika, for garnish
  • 1 carrot, peeled and cut into sticks
  • 1 cucumber, cut into sticks
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup celery sticks

Method

  1. 1

    In a food processor, combine the tahini and lemon juice. Process for 1 minute until light and creamy.

  2. 2

    Add the olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, and salt to the tahini mixture. Process for 30 seconds until well combined.

  3. 3

    Add half of the chickpeas to the food processor and process for 1 minute. Scrape down the sides, add the remaining chickpeas, and process for 1 to 2 minutes more until thick and mostly smooth.

  4. 4

    With the processor running, slowly stream in the ice water and process for 1 to 2 minutes until the hummus is light, smooth, and fluffy, scraping down the sides as needed.

  5. 5

    Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice if desired.

  6. 6

    Spread the hummus into a shallow bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and garnish with lemon zest and a pinch of paprika.

  7. 7

    Arrange the carrot sticks, cucumber sticks, bell pepper strips, cherry tomatoes, and celery sticks around the hummus and serve immediately.