Cuban Dishes and Recipes: Easy, Foolproof, Step-by-Step Garlic Hummus No Tahini 🧄

Explore Cuban Dishes and Recipes: Easy, Foolproof, Step-by-Step with this ultra-creamy Garlic Hummus no Tahini—ready in 15 minutes, vegan, and perfect for weeknight dinners. Simple steps, big flavor!

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Cuban Dishes and Recipes: Easy, Foolproof, Step-by-Step Garlic Hummus No Tahini 🧄
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Prep Time 15 min
Cook Time 5 min
Serving 6
Difficulty Easy
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This dip is for everyone—from residents hosting casual gatherings to professionals needing fast, nutritious options. Serve it in just 15 minutes with fresh veggies or pita. The secret? Ice-cold water emulsifies the chickpeas for that signature silky texture while keeping the blender from overheating.

Ingredient swaps keep it flexible: sunflower seed butter replaces any sesame note for nut-free diets; add harissa for heat. Pair with crisp cucumber slices or as a spread in sandwiches. Store in an airtight container in the fridge up to 5 days or freeze for 3 months—reheat gently or enjoy cold.

Nutritionally, it packs fiber and plant protein with zero cholesterol. Common mistakes include skipping cold water (resulting in grainy texture—fix by adding more ice water and blending longer).

“The cold water step is the foolproof trick every home cook needs,” notes our test kitchen.

Aspect Traditional Tahini Hummus This No-Tahini Version
Prep Time 15 min 15 min
Creaminess Level Medium Ultra-creamy
Calories per Serving 160 140
Allergen Risk Sesame None (with swaps)

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Tips:

  • Always use ice-cold water—it prevents the motor from heating the chickpeas and creates the creamiest texture possible.
  • For a spicy kick, blend in 1 tsp harissa or chipotle paste during step 5.
  • Make ahead and store in the fridge; flavors deepen overnight for even better taste.

Ingredients

  • 2 (15-oz) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp fine sea salt
  • ¼ cup ice-cold water (plus more as needed)
  • 1–2 tsp sesame oil (optional)
  • 1 tbsp sunflower seed butter (optional, for extra creaminess)
  • Pinch of smoked paprika (for garnish)
  • Fresh parsley leaves (for garnish)
  • Extra olive oil (for drizzling)

Nutritional Information

  • Calories: 140 kcal
  • Total Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 13g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4g
  • Sugars: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Vitamin C: 15% DV
  • Iron: 8% DV

Directions

1. 

Drain and rinse the chickpeas thoroughly under cold water to remove excess starch.

2. 

Add chickpeas, garlic cloves, lemon juice, cumin, and salt to a food processor bowl.

3. 

Blend on high until the mixture turns sandy and crumbly, about 1–2 minutes.

4. 

With the processor running, slowly stream in the olive oil until fully incorporated.

5. 

Gradually add the ice-cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, blending until the hummus becomes ultra-creamy and smooth.

6. 

Stop and scrape the sides; taste and adjust with more lemon juice or salt if desired.

7. 

Transfer to a serving bowl and drizzle with olive oil plus optional sesame oil.

8. 

Garnish with smoked paprika and parsley leaves; serve immediately or chill.

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Lena Whisk Lena Whisk is the home cook and main author behind Simply Dish Recipes. She started getting serious about cooking during her student years, when she had to feed herself and friends quickly and affordably. Since then, Lena has focused on finding ways to make everyday meals tastier and easier using basic ingredients and common kitchen tools.