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    Best Oil-Free Hummus in 5 Minutes

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

    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. this for later

    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.

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

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    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 the best ever!
    4.5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Appetizer, Snack
    Cuisine: vegan
    Keyword: 5 minute, creamy, easy, hummus, oil-free, quick, smooth
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 0 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 12
    Fiber: 3.4g
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    Equipment

    • high speed blender

    Ingredients

    • 3 cups chickpeas 2 15-ounce cans or cooked
    • ¼ cup tahini
    • 4 tablespoons 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.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 98.8kcal | Carbohydrates: 12.8g | Protein: 4.6g | Fat: 3.7g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Sodium: 199.3mg | Potassium: 150.4mg | Fiber: 3.4g | Sugar: 2.1g | Vitamin A: 14.7IU | Vitamin C: 2.7mg | Calcium: 28.2mg | Iron: 1.4mg
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    This recipe pairs well with:

    • Home-Baked Olive Crackers with Rosemary and Pine Nuts, Gluten-Free
    • Delicata Dippers, A One-Ingredient Snack Recipe
    • Easy Potato Flatbread
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