Creamy Oil-Free Hummus

5 from 2 votes

There's no added oil in this hummus yet its just as smooth and creamy due to the addition of aquafaba, the liquid from a can of beans!

Course: Appetizer, Snack, Spreads, Dips, Sauces, and Dressings

Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Kids, Mediterranean, Nut-Free, Party, Soy-Free

Keyword: Chickpeas, tahini

Servings:

Calories: 14.7kcal

Author: Cindy Thompson, MS, NBC-HWC | Trimazing! Health & Lifestyle Coaching

2 15.5 oz cans chickpeas 1 can UNDRAINED, 1 can drained (see Note below if using your own cooked chickpeas)
2 tbsp tahini or other nut butter, or ¼ cup sesame seeds if using a high-speed blender
¼ cup lemon juice or juice of 2 lemons
1 clove garlic
1 tsp ground cumin
⅛ tsp salt

Get Recipe Ingredients

Drain 1 can of chickpeas (save the liquid, known as aquafaba, for another purpose)
Place all hummus ingredients (1 can undrained chickpeas, 1 can drained chickpeas, tahini (or other nut butter or sesame seeds), lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and salt) into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
Pour into a container and sprinkle with Optional Spice Toppings as desired.

If you cooked your own chickpeas, use 3 cups cooked chickpeas and ¾ cup liquid from cooking beans (aquafaba).

Za-atar is a Middle Eastern spice blend containing sumac, oregano, cumin, etc. Click here to buy some.