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    Creamy Tahini-Free Hummus - Video

    Published: Jun 11, 2020 · Modified: Aug 8, 2022 by Lauren · This post may contain affiliate links · 6 Comments

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    Creamy Tahini-Free Hummus - A delicious and easy hummus recipe made without any tahini! A little low-fat trick is used to make this creamy and fluffy.

    Hummus recipe made without tahini

     

    Tahini-free hummus

    What is the plural form of hummus?

    Hummuses? Hummi?

    Nay to both, I think, but this is an example of what keeps my brain gears turning in the wee hours of the morn.

    While I'm maybe not as hummus-obsessed as the rest of the world, I do enjoy the stuff, especially lately, since I've been slathering it on my Spelt Tortillas, along with some veggies and cheese, making some pretty epic homemade lunch wraps!

    This recipe is catered to my tastes and allergies, which may or may not suit you. Specifically, this hummus is tahini-free, lower in fat, and light on the cumin.

    There are also a couple of tricks (one in particular) that I employ to make it as smooth and creamy as can be...and it's not the addition of any form of fat.

    No tahini hummus recipe made with aquafaba

     

    Aquafaba hummus

    I use a little trick to make this tahini-free hummus creamy and fluffy...aquafaba!

    Aquafaba is basically the liquid that's typically discarded from a can of chickpeas.

    If you've not heard of it, you should give it a google. Many a recipe has been created with it, and it's particularly good for those with egg allergies.

    When processed in this recipe, it creates a dreamy hummus texture.

    I made this recipe one day as well as another very popular blogger's one with tahini, and my family preferred this one!

    Please enjoy the following video for all the deets!

    Hummus recipe made without tahini
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    5 from 3 votes

    Creamy Tahini-Free Hummus

    This delicious hummus is made without tahini and hides a secret method that makes it lower in fat!
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time0 mins
    Process Time:5 mins
    Total Time10 mins
    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: Middle Eastern
    Keyword: Grain-free, Low-fat, Nut-free, Sugar-free, Vegan
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 116kcal
    Author: Lauren Goslin

    Ingredients

    • 1 large garlic clove
    • 15 ounce can chickpeas drained and rinsed (RESERVE THE BEAN JUICE!)
    • 4 tsp lemon juice
    • 1 tsp lemon zest
    • ½ tsp sea salt
    • 1 ½ Tbsp olive oil
    • 2-3 Tbsp reserved bean juice
    • few grinds black pepper
    • ¼ - ½ tsp cumin as you like

    Instructions

    • Pulse garlic in a food processor until minced.
    • Add remaining ingredients and process 4-5 minutes until smooth and creamy (add more bean juice and cumin as you like).
    • Enjoy!

    Notes

    WW Points: 3

    Nutrition

    Sugar: 0.1g | Fiber: 3.2g | Calories: 116kcal | Fat: 4.4g | Protein: 3.6g | Carbohydrates: 16.4g

    Notes:

    Try making your own chickpeas in the Instant Pot with this recipe.

     

    Tahini-free, low-fat hummus recipe

     

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    1. Mala

      June 25, 2020 at 10:16 pm

      Can you use the water from the dry chickpeas you cook From an instant pot if you don’t use garbanzo beans from a can for the humus ?

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    2. Sienna

      May 25, 2017 at 2:49 pm

      Awesome recipe, I love that it's lower in fat (who needs all that extra??) Love your youtube channel keep it up!

      Reply
    3. Shannon

      July 25, 2015 at 10:28 am

      I have been using the bean juice for all kinds of things too!! This hummus looks awesome.

      Reply
    4. Lucy

      July 20, 2015 at 6:44 pm

      This looks wonderful! I am a total hummus addict. I will have to try it. So healthy!

      Reply
    5. ari

      July 20, 2015 at 5:33 am

      Looks great. I'm wondering what food processor you're using. I don't own one, but your gadget looks like a champ.

      Thanks.

      Reply
      • Lauren

        July 20, 2015 at 8:22 am

        Thanks Ari, it's a Cuisinart, 7-cup. 🙂

        Reply

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