The 4 Best Veggie Hummus Recipes

When you know how you can make homemade hummus in no time at all…

Whilst we’re all huge fans of a classic hummus, this grey weather has had us craving bright, colourful foods which led us to create these four deliciously different dips.

Chickpeas – the hero ingredient in hummus – are high in fibre and protein, and contain more than ten micronutrients, making hummus a healthy and nutritious snack. Serve it with warmed pitta or crunchy veggies for dipping, this crowd-pleasing dip never fails to go down a treat.

Roasted Beetroot Hummus

Ingredients:

• 1 small roasted beetroot
• 400g chickpeas, drained
• zest and juice of a lemon
• 2 large garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp tahini
• salt and pepper

Method:

1. Blend 1 small roasted beetroot in a food processor until smooth.
2. Add 400g  chickpeas, zest and juice of one large lemon, 2 large garlic cloves, 2 tbsp tahini, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
3. Blend while slowly drizzling in 60ml extra virgin olive oil.

Harrisa Carrot Hummus

Ingredients:

• 300g carrots, cooked
• 400g chickpeas, drained
• juice of a lemon
• 2 large garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp tahini
• 3 tbsp harissa paste
• salt and pepper

Method:

1. Blend 400g drained chickpeas, 300g cooked carrots, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 garlic cloves, 3 tbsp tahini, 3 tbsp harissa paste, 1/2 tsp salt and pepper
2. Add 60ml extra virgin olive oil while you’re processing the rest.

Golden Turmeric Hummus

Ingredients:

• 400g chickpeas, drained
• zest and juice of a lemon
• 1 large garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp tahini
• 1 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp sesame oil
• salt and pepper

Method:

1. Blend 400g drained chickpeas, 2 tbsp tahini, 1.5 tsp turmeric, juice of half a large lemon, 2 tsp minced garlic, 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp sesame oil
2. Add 60ml extra virgin olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper while you’re blending

Glorious Green Pea Hummus

Ingredients:

• 400g chickpeas, drained
• 1 large garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp tahini
• 1 cup green peas
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• salt and pepper

Method:

1. Blend 400g  chickpeas, 2 tbsp tahini, 1 cup green peas, 2 cloves garlic
2. 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper.