Spinach Artichoke Hummus
Creamy Spinach and Artichoke Hummus. You won’t be able to stop at one bite!
My name is Aimee and I have a hummus addiction. I know, it could be worse!
I make my own hummus at least once a week…in addition to buying a tub of hummus each week (yes, a total of two containers per week). Because inevitably I run out of homemade and I need a quick fix.
One of my favorite dips would have to be Spinach Artichoke dip. Hot, garlicky and delicious! (hmmm, just realized I don’t have my recipe for that on the blog yet!!) Why not combine my two favorites into one tasty recipe?
Spinach and Artichoke, meet your new BFF garbanzo beans.
These flavors are incredible together, I hope you give this recipe a try.
A few notes about hummus:
- Always peel the skins off your chickpeas (garbanzo beans). I know some people dredge them in a bowl of water and let the skins float to the surface, but this NEVER works for me. I drain and rinse my beans, then pinch the skins off individually. They pop right out of the skin. Takes a little extra time, but you can put your kids to work or turn on a good movie. Having the skins removed will result in a creamier hummus!
- Use fresh ingredients when possible. For this recipe, fresh spinach, fresh garlic and fresh lemons keep the recipe delicious!
- Use as little liquid as possible in the beginning, you can always add more if needed. I usually reserve a tablespoon of the chickpea juice in a little bowl just in case. Sometimes I don’t use it, sometimes I do. Using the liquid from the chickpeas results in a creamy texture.
- I use my food processor on high speed when processing my hummus. Adding the ingredients while it’s running keeps the beans moving, which prevents clumping. I’ve heard some people use blenders, but I haven’t had luck with it mixing well enough.
- Let the hummus sit. I prefer a minimum of 4 hours, but overnight is best. Don’t get me wrong, you can totally dig into this hummus immediately if you wish, but the flavors meld even more when given the chance to rest.
- Finally, looking to make a pretty impression? Drizzle an extra tablespoon of olive oil on top and add a sprig of parsley on top. Or serve a couple lemon wedges on the side!
Now that you know how to make it, ENJOY! It’s a great healthy alternative to chips and dip! Are you following me on Bloglovin’ yet? It’s a great easy way to never miss a post!
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Spinach Artichoke Hummus
Ingredients
Instructions
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 130 Total Fat: 7g Saturated Fat: 1g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 5g Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 313mg Carbohydrates: 14g Fiber: 4g Sugar: 2g Protein: 5g
Here are a few more delicious snack ideas!
Spicy Roasted Chickpeas: delicious crunchy snack!
Artichoke Jalapeno dip: a copycat version of my favorite dip from Costco!
Oreo Peanut Butter Dip: every party needs sweets, try this easy spread and serve with grahams!
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Aimee, I thought we were the only 2 tub hummus household! Nice to know I’m in good company 🙂
You are not alone my friend 🙂
So I have to wonder, we’re you making this recipe when you told me in OBC that you have your kids pop the chickpeas from their skins to have them occupied with you in the kitchen? I have to teach my 3 year old how to do that.
Haha! Oddly enough, I was not making this one, but I’m sure I was making some version of hummus. We make it often and I usually choose one child each week to peel the skins, haha!!
Love hummus! I love putting it in my lunch with different crackers and chips.. and veggies when I’m feeling extra nutritious. Loving the idea of this new flavor… going to have to try it out 🙂
Yes try it!! Let me know what you think 🙂
What great hummus tips! Can’t wait to give them a try, and try a new flavor, next time I make hummus. Thank you, Aimee!
You are quite welcome Megan!
This post is a gold mine! All those tips are so helpful! And this recipe – can it be more genius? You combined my two favorite dips. Oh myyyy gosh, this looks crazy good. Cannot wait to try. Love that it is skinny, too!
Thanks girl!! I hope you try this one, it really is delicious. I hope the tips help ya too 🙂
Ok I totally need to try to make my own hummus! I also love hummus and spinach and artichoke dip so this is the perfect marriage. Thanks for the tips for when I get “Brave” and try to make hummus Aimee!
It’s so easy, I promise. The “hardest” part is peeling the skins. But I promise it’s easy, just turn on some good TV and get to work 🙂
LOVE this combo of 2 delicious things! Pinning!
Thanks for pinning Kayle!
Oh gosh. This looks sinfully good!
Thanks so much!!
I tried a hummus like this in a local grocery store and have been craving it ever since. So glad now I can make it at home!
Yes you can 🙂 ENjoy!
Ohhhh Aimee, this looks amazing. I’m so impressed you make your hummus–I buy mine at TJ’s but am as equally obsessed with hummus. I’m definitely thinking I need to try this recipe ASAP!
PS, totally pinned! 🙂
Thanks for pinning Erin! Don’t be impressed, it’s totally easy 🙂
This looks incredible! I should make this for my husband that loves hummus!
Definitely give it a try!! Thanks for stopping by 🙂
I’m a hummus addict too! And I love that my kids are fans too-such a great snack!
Made this today and was quite pleased–the only thing I screwed up is that I drained the beans and forgot to save the liquid. I made up for it by (as Aimee suggested with a bit of lemon juice, tahini, olive oil and a little water). Delicious!!
Glad to hear it worked out Lynne 🙂
We never skin our chickpeas when we make hummus. Don’t see the point if the food processor is any good at all.
Once you have taken the skins off, you’ll realize how much creamier the hummus tastes, using less oil and liquid! I still occasionally make it with the skins on, but prefer the taste without!!
I regularly put artichokes in my hummus, but it had never occurred to me to add spinach as well! Yum! I’m planning to make this as an appetizer on St Patrick’s Day 🙂 As for the skins on the garbanzo beans, I leave them on when I make hummus. Although I love beans, unmashed/unpureed garbanzos are not my favorites. I’ve tasted a few sans skin before when they randomly fell off while preparing them for hummus, and the texture is definitely improved when they’re gone :)Hummus is already one of my favorite foods, though, and I’m sure it’s amazing without the skins on the beans, but the time/effort plus likely reduction in fiber means I’m not too excited to do it every time. Definitely will have to try it your way once, though!
This is a thing of beauty! I just love spinach artichoke dip, but adding it into a hummus is brilliant 🙂 yum!
Fabulous idea to combine the two! I’m a big fan of hummus and spinach artichoke dip so I’m sure I would love this!
how long does this stay for?
I LOVE hummus, and have still never made my own. 🙁 This hummus looks absolutely amazing Aimee!! I really need to pull out the food processor and give it a try! 🙂
Thank you for sharing your hummus recipe. I just made some on a whole wheat Kanish Wrap with spinach,kale,red bellpeppers sliced and lettuce wow delish. I love hummus just want to get different ideas on making it
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Would the artichoke hearts be marinated or not?
I usually don’t buy the marinated ones, but they would still be great in here! Go with what you have 🙂
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