Spinach Artichoke Hummus

Yield: 8 servings

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Creamy Spinach and Artichoke Hummus. You won't be able to stop at one bite!If you love a flavorful dip to serve with vegetables or pita chips, this hearty hummus is for you!

Ingredients

2 Tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, peeled and roughly chopped
5 ounce fresh spinach
1 can (14 ounce) artichoke hearts, drained
2 cans (15 ounce each) garbanzo beans, rinsed and peeled
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. ENJOY!

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!

See blog post for more recipe tips and tricks.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 120Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 392mgCarbohydrates: 16gFiber: 3gSugar: 5gProtein: 4g

*Nutrition facts are an estimate and not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietitian for special diet advice.