Description
Indulge in a unique twist on traditional hummus with this Strawberry Hummus recipe. Creamy chickpeas blend harmoniously with fresh strawberries, creating a sweet and savory dip perfect for snacking or spreading on toast.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (hulled and halved)
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2–3 tablespoons water (as needed for texture)
Instructions
- Blend Ingredients: In a food processor, combine chickpeas, strawberries, tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup (or honey), vanilla extract, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Adjust Consistency: Add water a tablespoon at a time until the hummus reaches your desired consistency. Taste and adjust sweetness or salt as preferred.
- Chill and Serve: Transfer to a bowl and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy with fresh fruit, graham crackers, or pita chips.
Notes
Notes:
- Use very ripe strawberries for the best flavor and natural sweetness.
- For a creamier texture, peel the chickpeas before blending.
- This hummus can also be used as a fruit dip or toast spread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
