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Green Goddess Hummus

A highly versatile hummus dip that packs a protein punch. Experiment with a variety of seasonal herbs. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find them nearby or stop by your local farmer’s market.
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Greek
Keyword: garlic, herbs
Season: Summer
Diet: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 289kcal
Author: Mallory DeVries

Equipment

  • Food Processor

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • juice of one lemon
  • 1/2 tsp salt more to taste
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil more for drizzling
  • 2 cups chickpeas cooked, or 1 can, drained
  • 1/4 cup parsley* chopped, to taste
  • 1/4 cup basil* chopped, to taste
  • 1/8 cup dill* chopped, to taste
  • 1 clove garlic* or garlic scapes*

Instructions

  • In a food processor, pulse tahini, lemon juice, and salt until smooth. Scrape sides down as needed.
  • Add chopped herbs and garlic and pulse a few more times.
  • Add chickpeas and blend until smooth adding in the olive oil as you go. Blend until a creamy hummus is formed.
  • Top with additional herbs and/or olive oil. Refrigerate and serve cold as a dip or a sandwich spread.

Nutrition

Calories: 289kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Sodium: 305mg | Potassium: 347mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 541IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 3mg