Sun Dried Tomato Hummus
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
7 mins
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Servings
6 1/4 cup
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Calories
179 kcal
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Course
Appetizer
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Sun Dried Tomato Hummus
Description
This hummus recipe processes cooked chickpeas with sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, garlic cloves, fresh lemon juice, tahini or sesame oil, olive oil, and salt in a food processor until creamy. Adding olive oil slowly while blending achieves a smooth consistency, with water or additional oil incorporated to reach the preferred creaminess. A few reserved chopped sun-dried tomatoes complete the garnish.
The resulting spread has a creamy texture combined with bright, tangy tomato flavor and a hint of garlic and sesame essence. It is a versatile dip well suited for raw vegetables, crackers, or chips, providing a flavorful alternative to classic hummus.
This recipe makes about one and a half cups of hummus, enough for several servings. Adjustments can be made to the creaminess and flavor using substitutions like garlic powder or different oils depending on ingredient availability.
The recipe highlights options to replace tahini with sesame oil, swap garlic cloves for garlic powder, and use neutral oils in place of olive oil, though olive oil imparts the best authentic flavor. These options allow tailoring the recipe to pantry contents or dietary preferences.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups chickpeas or 1 16 oz can* skins removed, cooked
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes removed from oil + 1-2 tablespoons chopped as reserved for garnish, packed in oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 lemon about 1 tablespoon, juiced
- 1/4 cup tahini or 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2-3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil or another neutral oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8-1/4 cup water or oil
Instructions
- Add all ingredients except oil and water and reserved sun dried tomatoes for garnish to food processor and blend. While blending, slowly add the oil.
- Blend until creamy, stopping once to scrape down sides.
- Once all of the olive oil is added, for desired creaminess, while still blending, add a little water, a tablespoon at a time for desired creaminess, or add more oil.
- Serve with raw veggies, crackers, or chips!
Notes
- This recipe produces approximately 1½ cups of hummus, suitable for multiple servings.
- Adjust the hummus creaminess gradually by slowly adding oil during blending and then water or additional oil as needed for the desired texture.
- To substitute tahini, use 2 tablespoons of sesame oil for a similar sesame flavor.
- If fresh garlic is unavailable, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder can replace two garlic cloves.
- Neutral oils such as vegetable or canola can substitute extra virgin olive oil, though olive oil offers the most authentic taste.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 61/4 cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 179 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 179kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 213mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 244mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 77IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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