How to Make Creamy Hummus At Home (Without Oil)

tahini

🥗Healthier: sunflower seed butter

💰Cheaper: peanut butter

Sunflower seed butter is nut-free and offers a similar creamy texture.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

Open one can of chickpeas and save the chickpea liquid (aquafaba).

Gently remove the skins from the chickpeas by placing them between paper towels and applying light pressure to pop off the skins.

Add the peeled chickpeas to a blender.

Measure and add 1/4 cup of tahini to the blender.

Add 2 tablespoons of lemon juice or the juice of one fresh lemon to the blender.

Add one roasted garlic clove to the blender.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt to the blender (adjust if chickpeas are already salted).

Add 1/4 teaspoon each of garlic powder, cumin, and smoked paprika to the blender.

Measure and add 1/4 cup of aquafaba to the blender.

Pulse the mixture until it reaches the desired consistency, adding more aquafaba if needed.

Blend on high until the hummus is velvety and creamy, adjusting seasonings to taste.

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