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Basic Oil-Free Hummus

April 4, 2020 By Chuck Underwood 4 Comments

The pantry may look a little empty, but if you have just a few basic ingredients – you can still make this Basic Oil-Free Hummus.

basic oil-free hummus

This is my standard Hummus recipe that is super simple to make with a couple of cans of chickpeas, some garlic, and lemon juice.

No oil, no tahini, no added fat of any kind…. just smooth, creamy hummus that you can spread on your morning muffin or toast.

I know all too well how tempting it is to just buy a tub of it in the store. It’s super convenient, already made, and tastes amazing, especially with all the different flavors they have.

But most of them have OIL!

What’s wrong with a little oil you ask? Well at 9 calories per gram, it’s the most calorie-dense food we eat, and those calories add up quickly because nobody can put that tub of hummus down once they get started.

Besides, it’s so easy to make oil-free. Just blend some chickpeas, add some garlic and lemon, and a little salt. That’s basically all you need to make great hummus.

Interested? Let me show you how I make my basic, oil-free hummus. My wife and daughter just love it.

Basic, Oil-Free Hummus

basic oil-free hummus
Basic Oil-Free Hummus | Brand New Vegan

I take a large bowl and a colander, and I drain two (2) 15oz cans of chickpeas. Do not throw the drained liquid out. It’s called aquafaba and can be used in many other recipes. You’ll need to save about 1/2 cup for this recipe and the rest you can freeze (or toss if you’d like).

Rinse the chickpeas well and toss them into your blender.

Add 6 Tbs of that bean liquid (aquafaba) to make it easy to blend, and the rest of the ingredients down in the recipe box below.

Here’s the thing about this recipe….

ALL of the remaining ingredients can be tweaked to your own individual taste. Like more garlic? Add it. A little more lemon? Add it. Cutting back on the salt? Go ahead.

We’re all different and have different tastes, so feel free to play around with the amounts.

What I give you is the way MY family likes it.

I would maybe start with 1/2 the amount called for with the lemon, garlic, salt, etc.. And work my way up to the amounts I have listed. You may like less cumin or more onion powder, and that’s perfectly fine.

I should also say, I used jarred minced garlic rather than fresh. 1 Tbs of fresh garlic might be more pungent than the jarred – don’t know.

As they say…. make this your own.

With all THAT said…..all that’s left is to blend all those ingredients until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides a few times.

Serve it with your favorite crackers, veggie sticks, on a sandwich, however you like it.

And before I forget, try sprinkling a little Tajín on top for a garnish. It’s that bottle of Mexican Spice powder many of us have in the back corner of our pantry. It’s basically dried chiles, salt, and lime. It adds a really nice flavor and a little kick to the hummus.

Until this quarantine is over, I will continue to try and give you more easy, pantry-friendly recipes. With the restaurants closed, many people are having to cook at home, so it’s my goal to show you how easy it can be to make delicious, healthy food right in your very own kitchen.

Stay safe – wear those masks – and wash those hands, and we’ll see you next week.

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Basic Oil-Free Hummus

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  • Author: Brand New Vegan
  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Total Time: 15 min
  • Yield: About 3 cups 1x
  • Category: Dips, Spread
  • Method: Blender
  • Cuisine: Oil-Free, Vegan
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Description

The pantry may look a little empty, but if you have just a few basic ingredients – you can still make this Basic Oil-Free Hummus.


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Ingredients

  • 2 cans chickpeas (garbanzo beans) 15oz ea
  • 6 Tbs of the bean liquid from the can  (aquafaba)
  • 4 Tbs lemon juice
  • 1 Tbs minced garlic
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • Tajin for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Drain the chickpeas into a bowl and save about 1/2 cup of the liquid
  2. Rinse the chickpeas thoroughly and add to blender
  3. Add all the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides occasionaly.
  4. Garnish with a sprinkle of Tajin for a little extra flavor kick.

Notes

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  1. M.A.

    May 15, 2020 at 11:17 am

    Chuck, thanks so much for another excellent recipe! This is the best fat free version I e ever made and it’s my new go-to!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  2. Myrl

    May 20, 2020 at 6:28 am

    Perfect hummus! To make it smoother, take the time to peel the skins off of the garbanzo beans. It’s tedious, but worth it.

    Reply
    • Jeffery

      November 22, 2020 at 3:13 pm

      I have tried to take the time to peel the skins off the beans, but it took sooooo long. Have you developed a faster way? I just felt that for me, the time vs texture/flavor was not significant enough. I do agree, it is smoother!

      Reply
  3. Lacey Pie

    November 19, 2020 at 11:33 am

    Made exactly as described and I quite like it! Strong garlic and onion “bite” which makes it unique. Loved that it was tahini and oil free! Thank you!

    ★★★★★

    Reply

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GFGluten Free
MMMary's Mini
NFNut Free
SFSoy Free
LFLow Fat
IPInstant Pot
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