A Recipe For Hummus Without Tahini - The Spruce Eats

• This hummus is perfect for those allergic to sesame seeds or who dislike tahini.
• Lower calories make this hummus a healthier choice compared to traditional recipes with tahini.
• Packed with 16 grams of protein, it provides great nutritional value in every serving.

Traditional Middle Eastern hummus, a creamy and garlicky garbanzo-based spread, is always made with tahini, a paste resulting from grinding sesame seeds. The paste has a wonderful nutty flavor but also a touch of bitterness that is not very attractive to some. Because sesame is also a common allergen that many have to avoid, why not make a delicious hummus without it? Equally luscious and filling, our no-tahini hummus has the best of the flavors of typical hummus and a rich texture, but is allergy-friendly, easy to make, and way less caloric. Most recipes use 4 tablespoons of tahini per can of garbanzo beans, which results in 356 added calories in the recipe.

Our recipe for no-tahini hummus uses only olive oil and very few ingredients, so the quality of the oil is very important. Use organic beans in water and fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.

Hummus is the Arabic term for chickpea and the dish is a common staple on tables across the Middle East. Chickpeas, as they are commonly known in the United States, provide hummus with great nutritional value. In our recipe, you get 16 grams of protein from one can of chickpeas. Great as a dip with pita bread, tortilla chips, or raw vegetables, hummus is a very versatile ingredient as it can also be used on sandwiches or falafel.

How Do I Serve Hummus? 

It's common to place hummus in a bowl drizzled with a generous amount of olive oil and a sprinkling of red pepper flakes. Other toppings can include toasted pine nuts, roasted chickpeas, smoked paprika, chives, chopped parsley, or sumac. But any herb you find attractive will go well with hummus, and our recipe is a great base for you to experiment with to find which seasonings you like the most.

What You'll Need to Make This No-Tahini Hummus Recipe A Good Colander A Handy Dandy Citrus Juicer A Zippy Food Processor

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