This light but creamy spinach artichoke hummus is great to use as a dip or spread, for an appetizer or to punch up the flavor of a sandwich or wrap!
I am a hummus lover, through and through. I like it plain and I like it flavored up in a hundred different ways. I like it with veggies, crackers, pretzels, on toast, as a sandwich spread and sometimes just with a spoon. My kids aren’t big into dipping and prefer their beloved beet hummus with a spoon. I get it. No distractions.
Spinach and artichoke go so well together in dips so I figured, why not put them together in hummus?
Good idea, folks. Good idea. It’s bright and flavorful and you get the hint of the veggies flavor combined with the creaminess of the hummus. Layers of flavor here. Lovely layers.
(By the way, a few months after I first made this, I did notice that they sell spinach-artichoke hummus at the store. Good to know I’m not the only one who thinks this is a great combo!)
It also makes for a lighter way to serve spinach and artichoke together — no heavy cheeses to weigh you down like in some of those dips. Just a fresh, bright hummus, waiting to be scooped onto veggies, crackers, pretzels, pita, a sandwich/wrap – you name it! Also, don’t forget the spoon if you just want to get down to business.
You won’t be able to get enough of this. Go try it out!
Enjoy!
XO,
Kathryn
P.S. Are you partial to a certain flavor of hummus or do you switch it up frequently?
Spinach artichoke hummus
This light but creamy spinach artichoke hummus is great to use as a dip or spread, for an appetizer or to punch up the flavor of a sandwich or wrap!
Ingredients
- 1 (15 oz.) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained with 2 tablespoons of the can's liquid reserved
- 1 heaping cup packed fresh spinach leaves
- 3 artichoke hearts (from jar, packed in oil but not marinated)
- Juice of one lemon
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons water or liquid reserved from chick peas
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Mix everything together in a food processor (I crammed it all into my small one but it would be easier to use a big one) and blend until smooth. Add an extra splash of water, lemon juice or oil if you need to, to get it to the right consistency.
- Taste and adjust the salt.
- Serve with veggies and crackers or pretzels or use as a sandwich/wrap spread. Delicious!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1/4 cupAmount Per Serving: Calories: 119Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 159mgCarbohydrates: 17gFiber: 5gSugar: 3gProtein: 6g
Lauren @ Create Bake Make says
What a great combination!
Sherri @ Watch Learn Eat says
Hi Kathryn! This is one hummus recipe I haven’t had yet, but it is a must try! Love the idea of making a hummus out of this classic combination. Looks delicious! 🙂
Kathryn says
Thanks Sherri! I love the spinach-artichoke flavors together and it goes really well with hummus!