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Easy & Healthy Homemade Hummus Without Tahini

May 15, 2017 By Alia 2 Comments

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This Easy & Healthy Homemade Hummus Without Tahini recipe is much tastier than anything you can buy from the store. You won’t even miss the tahini, I promise! Vegan, gluten-free, and ready in just 5 minutes.

Overhead view of a bowl of Easy & Healthy Homemade Hummus Without Tahini with chopped vegetables on a neutral background.

Hummus is a creamy Middle Eastern dip that makes a wonderful healthy snack or appetizer. I usually like to serve it with fresh chopped vegetables or pita chips. It also pairs perfectly with my Easy Homemade Flatbread (No Yeast) recipe.

So let’s just get this straight – I have absolutely nothing against tahini, which is a thin paste made from sesame seeds.  It’s just that I don’t always have tahini on hand, namely because it’s not an ingredient that I use very often.

What I do always have on hand though, is peanut butter. Peanuts and sesame seeds are often used interchangeably by savvy chefs, depending on what they have available in their kitchens. Both peanut butter and tahini lend a creamy, nutty quality to dishes, so you can easily substitute one for the other.

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How to Make Homemade Hummus Without Tahini

This healthy, homemade hummus recipe is made with canned chickpeas, natural (unsweetened) peanut butter, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, and salt. Simply combine all of the ingredients into a food processor and pulse until smooth. To make the dip look extra pretty if you’re entertaining, garnish it with fresh parsley, paprika, a drizzle of olive oil or whole chickpeas.

Pro Tip: You can add some toasted sesame oil (maybe about 1/2 teaspoon), which would add a bit of traditional tahini flavor.

More Healthy Homemade Dip recipes to try:

Looking for more clean, nutritious dip recipes? Here are some of my favorites on the blog:

  • Restaurant-Style Salsa
  • Homemade Guacamole
  • Healthy Avocado Dip

Overhead view of a bowl of Hummus Without Tahini with chopped vegetables on a neutral background.

For this Healthy Hummus Without Tahini recipe, I recommend:

Here are a few kitchen items I suggest using to ensure this hummus recipe turns out perfect:

  • Natural Peanut Butter – Not all peanut butters are created equal, so I recommend using one like this that has no added sugars or preservatives.
  • Food Processor – This is the one I use and love! I have had mine for years and it is one of my favorite kitchen tools. I use mine all the time to quickly combine ingredients and to make sauces and dips.
  • Citrus Juicer – If you cook with a lot of citrus, a sturdy juicer is a must. This one works for both lemons and limes and will squeeze out every last drop of juice like a pro. Worth every penny.

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Overhead view of a bowl of Easy & Healthy Homemade Hummus Without Tahini with chopped vegetables on a neutral background.

Easy & Healthy Homemade Hummus Without Tahini

This Easy & Healthy Homemade Hummus Without Tahini recipe is vegan, gluten-free, and ready to eat in just 5 minutes!
5 from 2 votes
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Course: Snack
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Keyword: Homemade Hummus, Hummus Without Tahini, Peanut Butter Hummus
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 6 servings; Makes about 1 ½ cups
Calories: 166kcal
Author: Alia | Everyday Easy Eats

Ingredients

  • 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup natural peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Optional toppings: Chopped fresh parsley, ground paprika, extra olive oil and/or chickpeas
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Instructions

  • In the bowl of a food processor, combine all ingredients and process until smooth.
  • Garnish with optional toppings and serve.

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Nutrition

Calories: 166kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 395mg | Potassium: 158mg | Fiber: 3g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 4.5mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1.4mg
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  1. Meera says

    June 18, 2017 at 8:29 pm

    5 stars
    I made this today and it turned out great! I didn’t have tahini so I used natural peanut butter like you said and it was so yummy!

    Reply
    • Alia says

      June 19, 2017 at 5:20 pm

      Thanks Meera! I love using natural peanut butter in my hummus too! I am glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply

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