spinach artichoke hummus
April 19th, 2010
For the final recipe on Day 7 of “Hip Hip for Hummus Week”, we visit a classic cheesy dip translated into a healthier (and vegan) alternative — spinach and artichoke hummus!
I thought it would be a fun experiment, but was surprised by how much I loved this recipe! The classic spin-artichoke combination, paired with the rich tahini and lemon juice proved to be even more flavorful (in my opinion!) than the classic dip I’ve made for years! And…you get to trade in a bunch of extra fiber for all of that cheese. :)
I’m sure I’ll still continue to make both, but this is a wonderful alternative for whenever you get the spinach artichoke craving! And, with no baking required, it can be whipped up in less than 5 minutes. Perfect!
As a recap, here were the 7 recipes in “Hip Hip for Hummus Week”. Enjoy!!
- Classic Hummus
- Black Bean Hummus
- Roasted Red Pepper & Feta Hummus
- Edamame Hummus
- Guacamummus/Hummamole (Avocado Hummus)
- Roasted Garlic, Rosemary & White Bean Hummus
- Spinach Artichoke Hummus
Spinach Artichoke Hummus
(Original recipe)
Ingredients:
- 1 (15 oz.) can chickpeas, drained (juice reserved)
- 4 cups fresh spinach, loosely packed
- 1/2 cup artichoke hearts
- 2 Tbsp. tahini
- 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
- salt and pepper, to taste
Method:
Combine all ingredients in a food processor, and blend until smooth. If you desire a thinner consistency, add in a few extra tablespoons of the reserved chickpea juice.
Ali’s Tip:
To give this an extra kick, I also tried adding in a seeded fresh jalapeno, and it was fantastic! You could even add in half of a pepper if you’d like.
Also, to make this taste a little more like classic spinach-artichoke dip, just mix in 1/4 (or 1/2 cup) grated parmesan cheese.
Just wanted to pop in and say that I LOVE these hummus recipes! My favorite (so far) is the guac. Thanks for posting them!! Can’t wait to try this one tonight
really reminds me of spring, love the cheery green!
What a great idea. Spinach/artichoke dip is an all-time fave and so is hummus. Why didn’t I ever think to bring them together??
Just saw your photo on food gawker. That hummus looks delicious! I already am a hummus fan and the addition of spinach and artichoke is inspired.
Thanks for sharing,
E
A spinach artichoke hummus sounds really good!
Que deliciosa! Can’t wait to try this!
Great recipes for hummus!
A really nice blog you have!
Greetings from Germany.
Ooh… yum! I love hummus and my hubby is a huge fan of spinach artichoke dip. Perhaps if I make this, we will both be happy!
I am a tried and true spinach and artichoke dip addict, so this is definitely going to have to take a test drive through my kitchen. Looks amazing!
Love this hummus!
just made this hummus today… IT. IS. DELICIOUS!!!!