Spinach Artichoke Hummus is creamy, savory, and packed with delicious spinach dip flavors. This heary dip recipe is served with crackers, veggies or pita chips. You won’t be able to stop at one bite!

This recipe was originally published in January 2014. I updated the recipe notes and added new images in February 2026.
Aimee’s Recipe Notes

I’ll be honest, I didn’t try hummus until I was well into my 30’s. Growing up, it wasn’t something ever showed up on our table. I stuck to familiar dips I grew up loving, like BLT dip.
This dip brings together 3 unique flavors in one easy recipe. Spinach Dip, Artichoke Dip, and Hummus combine to create this amazing recipe.
Tangy artichokes brighten the creamy hummus with great flavor. Spinach adds color and texture (and nutrients). Plenty of garlic and a hint of cumin. All the great taste of hot spinach dip, without the dairy!
Serve this up with homemade bagel chips too!
I hope you become as obsessed with this recipe as my family is.
xo,
Ingredient Notes

Here’s a highlight of what you’ll need to make this flavorful hummus recipe. Be sure to scroll down to the recipe card for measurements.
- Garbanzo beans (a.k.a. chickpeas) – I recommend peeling the clear outer layer of skin for a smooth hummus texture. But if you want to cut out the time, go ahead and leave it on.
- Tahini – A spread made from pureed sesame seeds gives the hummus its creaminess.
- Lemon juice – for brightening up the creamy flavor.
- Spinach – Use fresh baby spinach leaves.
- Artichoke hearts – The canned variety with the juices drained out.
- Garlic – Freshly peeled and chopped for best flavor.
- Olive oil – for cooking the garlic and vegetables.
- Cumin – adds a touch of smoky spice to balance out the tangy artichoke and lemon.
- Kosher salt – Add as much or as little as you need according to taste.
Warm and savory, and one of my game day recipes we love. Don’t forget to give my spinach artichoke dip a try next.
Tips and Tricks


- Use fresh ingredients when possible. For this recipe, fresh spinach, fresh garlic and fresh lemons make a world of difference in the flavor of the finished hummus.
- Set aside some of the liquid from the can of chickpeas. You can add this to the mixture as needed when processing the hummus. It adds more flavor and creaminess than water alone!
- I use a food processor on high speed when processing my hummus. A high powered hybrid mixer like a Vitamix will work well too.
- Add the ingredients to the food processor while it’s running. This keeps the ingredients moving to prevent clumping.
- Let spinach artichoke hummus sit for a bit before eating. I prefer a minimum of 4 hours, but overnight is best. It’s not strictly necessary but the flavors meld even more when given the chance to rest.
- Make an impression with your hummus! Drizzle an extra tablespoon of olive oil on top and add a sprig of parsley on top for a pretty appearance.

More Easy Appetizer Recipes
- 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!
- Try out this creamy Red Pepper Hummus, perfect to dip these crunchy Bagel Chips into!
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Spinach Artichoke Hummus Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic peeled and roughly chopped
- 5 ounce fresh spinach
- 1 can artichoke hearts, drained 14 ounce
- 2 cans garbanzo beans, rinsed and peeled 15 ounce each
- 2 Tablespoons tahini
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons cumin
Instructions
- In a medium skillet, heat olive oil, garlic and spinach for about 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until spinach wilts. Add artichokes and saute an additional minute. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a large food processor, process garbanzo beans with tahini and lemon juice until smooth.
- Add spinach and artichoke, salt and cumin. Process for several minutes until combined and smooth. Add additional liquid (olive oil, lemon juice or garbanzo bean water) if needed to make smoother.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients when possible. For this recipe, fresh spinach, fresh garlic and fresh lemons keeps 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!









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
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! 🙂
how long does this stay for?
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!
This is a thing of beauty! I just love spinach artichoke dip, but adding it into a hummus is brilliant 🙂 yum!
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!
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!!
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 🙂
I’m a hummus addict too! And I love that my kids are fans too-such a great snack!
This looks incredible! I should make this for my husband that loves hummus!
Definitely give it a try!! Thanks for stopping by 🙂
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 🙂
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!
Oh gosh. This looks sinfully good!
Thanks so much!!
LOVE this combo of 2 delicious things! Pinning!
Thanks for pinning Kayle!
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 🙂
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 🙂
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!
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 🙂
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!!
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 🙂