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Hummus with Veggie Dippers

A super hummus recipe that we like to serve in cherry tomato shells.
Course Appetizer
Keyword chickpeas, dip, hummus
Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 167kcal
Author Lynn / Turnips 2 Tangerines

Equipment

  • blender

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup tahini (sesame paste)
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • 2 15 oz cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • cherry tomatoes
  • green onions, sliced

Instructions

  • In a blender container or food processor bowl, combine tahini and lemon juice.
  • Cover and blend for 2 minutes. Add chickpeas, oil, and garlic cloves. Cover and blend for 2 minutes. Add dill, curry powder, salt, and ground cayenne pepper. Cover and blend until mixture is smooth, stopping and scraping sides as necessary. Cover and chill for up to 3 days. Stir hummus before serving.
  • With a melon baller, scoop seeds and membranes out of cherry tomatoes. Discard. Fill cherry tomatoes with hummus and/or serve with assorted veggie dippers. Sprinkle hummus with sliced green onions before serving.
  • For a creamier hummus, remove the skin/shells from the rinsed and drained chickpeas.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 167kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 202mg | Potassium: 114mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 40IU | Vitamin C: 6.7mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg