Lemony Artichoke Hummus
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
205 kcal
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Course
Appetizer
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Cuisine
Middle Eastern
Lemony Artichoke Hummus
Description
This Lemony Artichoke Hummus blends canned chickpeas and artichoke hearts with tahini paste, fresh garlic, and lemon juice, resulting in a pale, creamy spread with zesty notes. The olive oil enriches the texture while the cold water added during blending helps achieve a smooth consistency. The garlic provides a subtle pungency that balances the earthy flavors of chickpeas and artichokes.
The hummus texture is smooth and creamy, making it easy to spread or dip. The lemon juice intensifies the overall brightness, highlighting the artichokes’ mild, slightly nutty flavor. This combination offers a refreshing alternative to classic hummus by introducing artichoke hearts.
Serve this hummus in a shallow bowl, drizzled with olive oil and garnished with chickpeas or herbs if desired. It pairs well with pita chips, fresh vegetables, or as a sandwich spread, making it versatile for snacks or appetizers.
Ingredients
- 15 ounce chickpeas canned, drained and rinsed
- 15 ounce artichoke hearts drained, canned
- 1/4 cup tahini aka sesame paste
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 Tbsp lemon juice fresh
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup water cold
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Put the chickpeas, artichoke hearts, tahini, garlic, lemon juice and olive oil into the bowl of a food processor or a high speed blender.
- Process until very smooth, about a minute or so. Open the machine and scrape down the sides. Run the machine again and add the cold water through the top. Add salt to taste.
- Spoon onto a shallow bowl, and drizzle with olive oil. Scatter a few chickpeas over the top. Serve with pita chips or raw veggies for dipping.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 205 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 205kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 203mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 195mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 20IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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