This easy, oil-free vegan hummus recipe is a great menu item to keep stocked in your refrigerator because it’s easy to make, lasts quite a while, and can be used in many different dishes. Unfortunately, most store bought hummus is packed with oil, which makes it very unhealthy. The good news is that oil-free vegan hummus is very easy to prepare with a food processor or blender, and requires very basic ingredients.

What is hummus?

Hummus is a legume spread usually made with chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans. Hummus is an easy way to get legumes into your daily diet. I like to make this basic oil-free hummus with freshly cooked chickpeas and minimal additional flavors. It’s mild flavor lets you use it in a wrap, on toast, as a dip, and more.

Oil-free hummus recipe variations

Hummus can be made from any legume, such as red lentils, white beans, black beans, green lentils and split peas. To make this oil-free vegan hummus recipe with any of these other legumes, simply swap out the cooked chickpeas for your favorite cooked legume.

You’re also welcome to flavor this oil-free vegan hummus with your favorite flavorings and foods. Here’s a few ideas to add to this basic recipe:

• 1/2 cup olives for an Oil-free Olive Hummus.
• 1/2 cup roasted red bell peppers for an Oil-free Roasted Red Pepper Hummus.
• 2 more peeled garlic cloves for an Oil-free Garlic Hummus.
• 1/4 cup chopped basil for an Oil-free Basil Hummus.

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Easy Oil-Free Vegan Hummus Recipe

Makes 2 cups

Prep time: about 20 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked garbanzo beans (chickpeas) or 2 cans, drained
• 4 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic, peeled
• 2 tbsps sesame tahini (Sesame Seed Butter)
• 1 tsp salt, optional
• 1 tbsp filtered water, more as needed

Directions:

1. Combine chickpeas, garlic, lemon juice, tahini, salt, and water in a food processor or blender.
2. Purée until desired consistency. Less time makes a chunky spread, 3 minutes makes a creamy spread.
3. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Enjoy this basic vegan hummus recipe with chopped cucumbers, olives and paprika for a delicious snack!

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