Sun-dried Tomato Hummus
I hope you are feeling excited that I am sharing another hummus recipe today.
For those who love hummus like me, I know you are feeling super excited as I do. Hmm, to those who are not a fan, please bear with me – maybe you’ll be a convert after you find out that it can be as fun as your favorite spread for bread. 😉
The classic hummus is good on its own, but it is so nice if we can do something to make it more delicious and appealing. I love hummus A LOT (I say it all the time) and I think I’d open a shop one day with different hummus dishes on the menu. Ha! That’s just one of my dreams. And if that dream comes true, there’s no doubt that I would serve all hummus recipes I have on the blog including the one with dates which I shared before.
Adding to my growing (!!) list is Sun-dried Tomato Hummus. The classic hummus with added sun-dried tomatoes gives the hummus a little tang. Also, I added harissa paste to give the dish a little spice and aside from using olive oil, I used the sun-dried tomato oil.
This dish turned out to be smooth and creamy because I chose to remove the skins of the chickpeas. This is something I really don’t want to skip, but if you don’t mind grainy hummus, you don’t have to go through this process. I have tried keeping the skins, but I didn’t like it that much so I always do my best to skin them.
I am taking this with me at Fiesta Friday #220 and I am feeling excited coz I am co-hosting again this week with the lovely Mollie @ The Frugal Hausfrau. If you haven’t met her before, go check out her blog. You’ll find hundreds of amazing recipes will keep you drooling. Hahaha! Thanks as well to our lovely Angie for bringing us all together!
Sun-dried Tomato Hummus
Ingredients
- 1 15-ounce can chickpeas (you can reserve few chickpeas for topping)
- 3 fat cloves garlic
- 10 pcs sun-dried tomatoes drained
- 80 ml tahini
- 2-3 tsp harissa paste
- 2-3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Salt to taste (start with 1/2 tsp)
- 1 tbsp sun-dried tomato oil
To serve (optional):
- sun-dried tomato oil
- Few pieces chickpeas
- Roughly chopped parsley
Instructions
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Separate the chickpeas and its water. Reserve the chickpeas water for later.
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In a bowl, add the chickpeas without its water. Add tap water two inches above the chickpeas. Rub chickpeas using your palms until the skins are removed. Pour out the water including the skins. Repeat this process is necessary. If you are satisfied, wash the chickpeas for the last time and drain.
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Place the chickpeas in a heatproof bowl and put back the reserved chickpeas water.
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Add garlic cloves and microwave for 4-5 minutes. Let cool.
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In a food processor or blender, add in the microwaved chickpeas with garlic along with lemon juice, sun-dried tomatoes, harissa paste, salt and tahini. While the food processor/blender is mixing, add in sun-dried tomato oil. Process until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. Adjust the seasoning at this point, if desired.
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Transfer to a container and place in the fridge to thicken up and develop flavor.
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To serve, drizzle more sun-dried tomato oil, chickpeas, roughly chopped parsley and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Serve with your favorite crackers, veggies or pita bread.
Recipe Notes
Skinning the chickpeas is totally optional, but it gives you a smoother texture. If you don't mind grainy hummus, then you can skip the ‘skinning’ step.
I am also sharing this at
What’s for Dinner? | Happiness is Homemade | What’d You Do This Weekend? | Mix it up Monday | Melt in your Mouth Monday | Totally Terrific Tuesday | Recipe of the Week | Cook Blog Share | Delicious Dishes Recipe Party | Snickerdoodle Create Bake Make |
40 Comments
Kat (The Baking Explorer)
I love hummus and this sun dried tomato version sounds delicious!
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
I failed to get a new jar of sun-dried tomatoes the last time I went to the grocery store. I was planning to make this again, but I guess I have to try another recipe. 😀 Thanks a lot for the visit, Kat. x
Michelle Frank | Flipped-Out Food
I have been experimenting with hummus lately. Homemade is so amazing, I’ll never buy it again from the grocery! I agree that skinning the chickpeas is critical to the creamy texture. When you start out from dried chickpeas it’s SUCH a production! Have you tried the baking soda method for husking the chickpeas? I will definitely be going the canned chickpeas route next time, and your recipe sounds like a perfect way to start! #cookblogshare
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
Hello, Michelle. I haven’t tried making hummus using dried chickpeas. I’ve been meaning to do it and wanted to try using a pressure cooker, but I am a bit nervous. I have heard of the baking soda method, but never tried it. I am a hummus addict now.😁 Thanks for dropping by, Michelle.💋
Corina Blum
I have never made sundried tomato hummus but I have tried it! Next time I’ll have to put some sundried tomatoes in our homemade hummus too. So tasty.
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
Thank you, Corina. I have never made a hummus that I didn’t like. 😀
Debbie Spivey
Two of my favorite things in one creation. Love it!
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
Thank you, Debbie. I hope you get to try this recipe. 🙂
Mandy Mazliah
Oh I love the idea of sundried tomato hummus! I bet this tastes amazing. #cookblogshare
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
Hello, Mandy. Yes, I love the addition of sun-dried tomatoes, and the harissa, too. I’ll visit you later.😘
Lois Christensen
Thank you for sharing with Delicious Dishes Recipe Party this week. Your photos are absolutely amazing!
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
Hello, Lois! Thank you so much for appreciating my photos. And thanks as well for dropping by.
Donna Dundas
I’ve just started making my own hummus. My daughter is obsessed with it, she’ll come downstairs at 7am shouting “tummus and breadsticks please mummy!!” so i’m sure she’d love this! #CookBlogShare
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
How cute! How old is your daughter? I have other recipes of hummus here on the blog, too. 🙂 Thank you for stopping by, Donna.
I’m sorry – what is the name of your blog so I can visit you, too. x
Donna Dundas
I’ll have to take a look, thanks. She’s 2. I’m at https://bobsysmum.co.uk
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
Copy that. I’ll visit your blog.😘
Donna Dundas
Love lovely 😘
FrugalHausfrau
I thought sun dried tomatos. Ok. Then I got to the harissa and was heck yah!!! 🙂 Lovely photo and thanks for cohosting with me at FF this weekend!
Mollie
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
The harissa addition was not planned. I just saw a tube of harissa when I opened the fridge and I thought why not?? 😀 Thank you, Mollie. It is fun knowing that you are my partner this week. x
FrugalHausfrau
🙂
rawsonjl
I love hummus and I love sun dried tomatoes so this sounds like a recipe that’s right up my alley! Pinned.
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
Yay! We can have a hummus party then. 😀 Thanks a lot for stopping by!
goatsandgreens
One thing I’ve never made is hummus… and I like hummus! The idea of using harissa… awesome. Okay, I’m going to have to try my hand at this.. Thanks for this recipe, and for co-hosting at Fiesta Friday.
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
Hummus is something I’d like to make often – it is so easy and filling. Thanks for stopping by – I am glad you liked this recipe. 🙂
nancyc
This hummus looks SO GOOD! I also love hummus and love trying new flavors of it! 🙂
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
I am glad we are on the same side, Nancy. I think it’s time for me to think what do I add to my hummus next. 😀 Thanks for stopping by. x
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome
Delicious!! I am almost out of hummus too – Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner Party! Hope your week is great.
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
Maybe we could exchange hummus recipe next time. 😀 Thank you, Helen. x
cookingwithauntjuju.com
Not being a fan of chickpeas, hummus has to have a lot of additional flavor. You have done that Jhuls with the sun-dried tomatoes and its oil, harissa, garlic, lemon and I love tahini. Has to be a winner Jhuls! Thanks for co-hosting – two weeks in a row 🙂
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
I am happy to know that you appreciate this hummus recipe, Aunt Juju. I just couldn’t discard the sun-dried tomato oil – it smells so good! I even used it in frying eggs. 😀 Thanks for being here. x
Ellen Jinayon
Ciao sis I must try this one day.panu f walang harissa paste ano pwede e sub or tahini?very nice thanks sis.
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
Hello, sis! So nice to see you here.😊
Ang harissa is pang anghang lang – you can sub with cayenne pepper or any spicy paste. You can use sriracha or pwde ring wag mo na lagyan. For the tahini, hindi ko na-try gumawa ng hummus na walang tahini. Pero may mga nakita akong recipes na they use water lang, but you have to adjust the measurements.
Thanks again, sis. I really appreciate the visit.💋
Elaine @ foodbod
More lovely homous!!!!!
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
Thank you, Elaine. I could get use some of your creative ideas what to add to my hummus next time. 😀
Elaine @ foodbod
Add anything! And everything!! 😃😃😃
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
Sounds like a good plan!😁😁😁
Cat
Oooh this looks so yummy and perfect for summer x
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
Hello, Cat! This is indeed perfect for summer. Thanks for stopping by! x
TurksWhoEat
Homemade hummus is the best 😀 Sun dried tomatoes are a great addition, thanks for hosting FF!
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
I am glad you liked the hummus. It is so fun!😁