Classic Hummus Vegetable Sticks (Printable)

Creamy chickpea dip accompanied by fresh, crunchy vegetable sticks for a light, flavorful snack.

# Ingredient List:

→ Hummus

01 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
02 - 3 tablespoons tahini
03 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
04 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
05 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
08 - 2 to 3 tablespoons cold water

→ Vegetable Sticks

09 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
10 - 1 cucumber, cut into sticks
11 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
12 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced into strips
13 - 2 stalks celery, cut into sticks

# Steps:

01 - Place chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and salt in a food processor.
02 - Process the mixture until smooth, scraping the sides as needed. Gradually add cold water one tablespoon at a time until creamy texture is achieved.
03 - Taste and adjust seasoning by adding additional lemon juice, salt, or cumin if desired.
04 - Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and optionally garnish with paprika or chopped parsley.
05 - Arrange carrot, cucumber, red and yellow bell pepper, and celery sticks on a platter around the hummus and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in 15 minutes flat, no cooking required—just pure, honest blending.
  • The texture is so creamy it feels indulgent, even though it's made from humble pantry staples.
  • Fresh vegetables arranged around it make you feel like you've actually put effort in, when really you just wielded a knife and a food processor.
02 -
  • Cold water makes a difference you can taste—it keeps the hummus cool and light instead of heavy and dense.
  • If your food processor is small or temperamental, you might need to work in two batches rather than forcing everything at once.
  • Fresh lemon juice is non-negotiable; bottled lemon juice tastes metallic by comparison.
03 -
  • Make it the morning of if you're serving guests—hummus develops flavor as it sits, and the oil on top creates a beautiful seal that keeps it fresh.
  • If your hummus splits or looks grainy, it's usually because the food processor is warming things up; add a splash of cold water and pulse again, and it will come back together.

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