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Hummus Without Tahini

A quick, creamy Mediterranean dip made with chickpeas, Greek yogurt, and olive oil—no sesame paste required.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 95

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 cans 15 ounces each chickpeas, drained and rinsed well
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt full-fat or nonfat
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil plus more for garnish
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons water as needed for consistency
  • Optional garnish: smoked paprika fresh parsley, or red pepper flakes

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Can opener
  • Colander or fine mesh strainer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Serving bowl
  • Rubber spatula

Method
 

  1. Drain and rinse the chickpeas in a colander under cool running water for about 30 seconds, then let excess water drip away.
  2. Transfer chickpeas, Greek yogurt, olive oil, and minced garlic to the bowl of a food processor.
  3. Pulse 10–15 times, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula, until the mixture is roughly chunky.
  4. Add lemon juice, ground cumin, sea salt, and black pepper; pulse another 8–10 times to incorporate.
  5. With the processor running on low, slowly drizzle in 2–3 tablespoons of water until the hummus becomes smooth and creamy.
  6. Taste and adjust seasonings with more salt, lemon juice, or garlic as desired, pulsing briefly after each addition.
  7. Spoon hummus into a serving bowl, create a shallow well in the center, drizzle with additional olive oil, and sprinkle with paprika or parsley if using.
  8. Let the hummus rest at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Notes

For the richest flavor, use full-fat Greek yogurt and a good-quality extra-virgin olive oil. If the hummus thickens in the fridge, stir in a splash of water or lemon juice to revive its creamy texture.