Spinach Artichoke Hummus
Spinach artichoke dip is given a healthy twist in this vegan recipe for spinach artichoke hummus, perfect as a healthy snack or party appetizer!
Ingredients
- 15.5 oz garbanzo beans drained & rinsed, canned
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 1 cup spinach
- ½ cup artichoke hearts drained from can
- 3 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
- ¼ cup olive oil
For Serving
- green bell pepper
- carrot sticks
- celery sticks
- Pita chips
Instructions
- Add the garbanzo beans, garlic, tahini, spinach, artichokes and lemon juice to a food processor.
- Place the lid on the food processor and begin to puree. Drizzle the olive oil through the top of the food processor as you blend.
- Blend for 30 seconds or until the hummus is smooth and creamy.
- Place in a bowl and refrigerate for 10-15 minutes.
- Serve with Shamrock shaped green peppers for St Patricks Day or sliced bell peppers, carrot sticks, celery sticks or pita chips anytime of the year.
Shamrock Shaped Green Peppers
- Remove the tops of each bell pepper and clean the seeds and membranes out of the middle.
- Use the palm of your hand to gently smash the bell pepper flat.
- Slice the bell pepper in half, then use a shamrock shaped cookie cutter to cut the bell pepper.
Notes
- Nutritional information provided is for the hummus only and does not include the optional serving ingredients.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3 cups hummus
Amount Per Serving
Calories 392
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 392kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 546mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 328mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 1295mg | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 16.7mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.