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Best Oil-Free Hummus in 5 Minutes

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After much trial and error, this is the best oil-free hummus I've tasted, and when using canned chickpeas, this recipe comes together in just 5 minutes!

Smooth, creamy oil-free hummus topped with balsamic glaze and colorful veggies.

So you want to make your own hummus, but you've tried several recipes and they're just not what you're after? I can relate. For some time, I've been frustrated with homemade hummus. Not smooth enough, not quite the flavor I was after, not tasty enough for my family to go for it over store-bought. I tried all the tricks, but with the quantity my family enjoys, I wanted quick and easy, not extra steps. So I kept buying ready-made hummus at the grocery store, which my family loves but it's expensive (I mean, you really should see how much hummus these guys put away) and not at all oil-free.

Another favorite hummus recipe is my Quick Oil-Free Lemon Beet Hummus. It's also really delicious and a pretty pink color! It can be ready to eat in 5 minutes, too, and there's no need to cook the beets since pickled beets are used.

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  • No more store-bought
  • Lighter and more delicious
  • The key to quick yet smooth hummus
  • Toppings
  • Pairings
  • The Recipe
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No more store-bought

Well, finally I've got a recipe that my family prefers; in fact, they aren't at all interested in store-bought anymore. That was a surprise! And it's oil-free. And it's quick to make and really smooth and creamy without having to boil in baking soda or peel each little chickpea. It's been a long journey, but after much trial and tweaking, I've finally got it. I've been making it in double batches each week because my family just can't get enough!

Lighter and more delicious

The thing is, this recipe is super simple. The ingredients are easily accessible and really all you need to do is toss them all together. What makes it the best is the flavor profile and its smooth consistency. Tahini is used sparingly so that it doesn't take over in flavor; it also makes it a lighter hummus, with less fat per serving. Kids tend to not be crazy about raw garlic and it has a tendency to dominate the flavor profile, so this recipe uses garlic powder instead.

The key to quick yet smooth hummus

But what is the best tool to combine the ingredients? Well, that's the key to getting a smoother hummus: using a high-speed blender instead of a food processor. The kind with a tamper (though you can add more liquid if you only have a standard blender and that will likely work pretty well). I had always made hummus in a food processor, yielding hummus with, well, too much texture. But when I tried blending it - wow, what a difference! So smooth and creamy, a total game changer.

Smooth, creamy hummus topped with balsamic glaze and colorful veggie slices

Toppings

This hummus is absolutely delicious all by itself; toppings just make it that much more fun, tasty, and nutritious. Let your imagine take you to some of your favorite flavors and textures when adding toppings. Seeds are always a good choice, and toasting them brings out more flavor. Spices are pretty and add all sorts of different flavors. Our favorite topping lately is an aged balsamic vinegar of Modena - the thick stuff! - bringing richness and depth. We don't miss olive oil this way, but if you like topping with it, you do you! Fresh herbs are so wonderful as a topping, and we love chopped red onion and olives, too.

Pairings

This hummus goes great with the following recipes:

• gluten-free olive crackers with rosemary and pine nuts

• easy potato flatbread

• delicata dippers

A crudite platter with creamy oil-free hummus at the center, topped with balsamic glaze and surrounded by colorful veggie slices

The Recipe

Smooth, creamy hummus topped with balsamic glaze and surrounded by bright, colorful veggies and flax crackers

Best Oil-Free Hummus in 5 Minutes

A light, smooth & creamy hummus that is quick & easy to make while being oil-free. Instead of oil, I love to use thick, aged balsamic vinegar of Modena, which brings a delicious depth to this hummus. My family has forgotten about the store-bought hummus they used to love- this hummus recipe is their favorite!
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5 from 4 votes
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Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: vegan
Key Attributes: 5 minute, creamy, easy, hummus, oil-free, quick, smooth
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
Servings: 8
Fiber: 5.08g
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Equipment

  • high speed blender

Ingredients

  • 3 cups chickpeas 2 15-ounce (low sodium) canned or cooked
  • ¼ cup tahini
  • ¼ cup lemon juice fresh
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup water plus ¼ cup for thinner hummus

Topping Ideas

  • aged balsamic vinegar of Modena a finishing balsamic
  • toasted seeds like hemp and sesame
  • spices like za'atar, sumac, cumin, dukkah, or more garlic powder
  • fresh herbs like parsley, sage, rosemary, thyme
  • chopped red onion
  • chopped olives
  • olive oil
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Instructions

  • Blend all the ingredients until smooth in a high-speed blender, using the tamper if necessary. Add more water if you need to thin it out. Enjoy!
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Notes

If you only have a standard blender, you can give this recipe a try by adding more water until it's a consistency that can blend fully.

Rough Nutrition Estimate provided by WPRM (based on generic ingredients and limited specification options)

Nutrition Facts
Best Oil-Free Hummus in 5 Minutes
Amount per Serving
Calories
148.18
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
5.59
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.72
g
5
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2.46
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1.86
g
Sodium
 
299.02
mg
13
%
Potassium
 
225.78
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
 
19.28
g
6
%
Fiber
 
5.08
g
21
%
Sugar
 
3.15
g
4
%
Protein
 
6.84
g
14
%
Vitamin A
 
22.09
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
 
4.07
mg
5
%
Calcium
 
42.31
mg
4
%
Iron
 
2.14
mg
12
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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This recipe pairs well with:

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