DILL PICKLE HUMMUS

Whether or not you love dill pickles, you have to give this creamy pickle hummus a try. With just a few simple ingredients, it has a super creamy texture and tangy dill flavor that is absolutely delicious as a veggie dip, spread on burgers and more. Be sure to read the full post for all of my tips on how to make the best homemade hummus

– ¼ cup tahini – ¼ cup pickle juice – 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil good quality – ¼-1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt plus additional to taste – ¼ teaspoon black pepper – 1 can (19 oz) chickpeas rinsed and drained (1 and ½ cups) – 2 medium dill pickles about ½ cup

INGREDIENTS

1.

If using homemade, cook your chickpeas. Drain and rinse (cooked or canned) and then set aside

Prepare the garbanzo beans

2.

Add the tahini, pickle juice, olive oil and first portion of salt and pepper to the bowl of a food processor and blend on high for one minute until combined and creamy.

Whip tahini

3.

Add the chickpeas and pickles and process for a minute. Remove the lid and scrape down the edges.

Puree

4.

Taste the pickle hummus and add additional pickle juice, salt and pepper as needed.

Taste and Season

5.

Enjoy!

– Add Garlic- While I find that the pickles add enough garlic flavor for my liking (and I often make hummus without garlic), you can add a clove at the same time as the chickpeas and pickles for extra flavor. – Make it Spicy- Add ½-1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes.

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