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October 4, 2017

Tahini Free Hummus

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Make your own Tahini Free Hummus at home in just a few minutes and for a fraction of the cost of store-bought hummus. No peeling chickpeas necessary.

tahini free hummus in bowl with fresh vegetables

This recipe was born out of necessity. I travel to my local Trader Joe’s about once a month to stock up on my favorites. Recently they have stopped making some of my favorites including their Tahini Free Hummus.

side view of tahini free hummus in bowl topped with fresh parsley

Why bother with Tahini Free Hummus?

Tahini is a bit pricey for one. Also when my daughter was younger she had a sensitivity to sesame. Not a full-blown food allergy. But she would get a rash and the only thing I could pinpoint it to was sesame. So for allergy and food sensitivity (and taste preference) reasons a Tahini Free Hummus recipe is sometimes necessary.

tahini free hummus in bowl of food processor

Do you really have to peel chickpeas to make homemade Hummus?

No. I mean yes, if you are really into the texture of your food and you prefer it that way. I’m not going to stop you from peeling every single chickpea before blending it into your hummus. I just personally don’t want to do it. And hummus that is not 100% perfectly smooth doesn’t bother me. This is an “all the time” hummus recipe.

dipping red pepper in tahini free hummus

Is Hummus Good for You?

Yes. It’s full of all kinds of good things – protein, fiber, iron, folate and B vitamins. I much prefer to dip my raw veggies in hummus than ranch dressing. And the more I set out hummus instead of a dip like ranch, the more my kids have decided they like it too. Full disclosure, my teenage son prefers to dip pretzels into his hummus instead of carrots.

dry toasted garlic cloves in skillet

Tips for Tahini Free Hummus:

  • A little water blended in helps to make the texture of the hummus more smooth.
  • Dry toasting the garlic helps to improve the flavor – taking away the harsh “bite”.
  • I blend my hummus in a food process similar to this one.
  • The hummus will keep in the refrigerator (in an air-tight container) for up to three days.

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Tahini Free Hummus

Make your own Tahini Free Hummus at home in just a few minutes and for a fraction of the cost of store-bought hummus. 

Course Snack
Cuisine Mediterranean
Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 60 kcal
Author Foodtastic Mom

Ingredients

  • 1 15 oz can chickpeas drained
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 lemon juiced
  • 2 cloves garlic dry toasted
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley
  • 1/4 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
  • kosher salt to taste

Instructions

  1. In a small, non-stick skillet over medium heat add the unpeeled cloves of garlic and dry toast them, shaking the skillet occasionally, until browned - about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Peel skin and press through a garlic press.

  2. After draining the chickpeas, pick through them to remove any visible skins. Don't spend a lot of time doing this - just remove the ones that have already fallen off.

  3. Add the drained chickpeas, water, olive oil and juice from the 1/2 lemon to the bowl of a small food processor and pulse until well blended.

  4. Add the toasted garlic, parsley, cumin, paprika and 1 teaspoon of kosher salt. Puree until smooth. Taste the hummus and add more salt if desired.

  5. Hummus will keep in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.

More vegan recipes:

  • Corn and Edamame Sesame Salad
  • Fried Beet Chips
  • Farro Roasted Vegetable Salad
  • Curried Cauliflower Popcorn
  • Vegan Roasted Root Vegetable Stew

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