Hummus Without Tahini

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Yield:
Makes 2 1/2 cups

Hummus, the smooth, garlicky chickpea spread, is traditionally made with tahini, a sesame seed paste—but some people don't like its nutty, slightly bitter flavor and others are allergic to sesame and must avoid it. And then there are the home cooks who want to make hummus, but find they are fresh out of the ingredient. Luckily, there are many ways to make hummus without tahini. This recipe is our favorite; it adds Greek yogurt to the chickpea, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil mixture. Best of all, it results in a hummus with a silky texture that's just right for snacking.

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Ingredients

  • 1 small clove garlic

  • Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

  • 2 15-ounce cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained, ⅓ cup liquid reserved

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice (from two lemons)

  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin

  • Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg

  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt

  • 3 to 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • Crudites and pita chips, for serving

Directions

  1. Sprinkle garlic clove with 1/4 teaspoon salt and mash with the back of a knife to form a paste. Add to food processor along with chickpeas and their reserved liquid, lemon juice, cumin, nutmeg and yogurt. Stream in olive oil, adding enough to reach a smooth consistency. Season with salt and pepper.

  2. Transfer to a bowl and serve with crudites, such as carrots, radish, and endive, and pita chips. Hummus will keep in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

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