Description
Mediterranean charm meets tangy dill pickle hummus in this creamy, zesty dip that blends classic chickpea smoothness with briny pickle excitement. Guaranteed to elevate snack time, you’ll find this versatile spread perfect for dipping, spreading, or enjoying with fresh vegetables and warm pita.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 1/4 cup dill pickles (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup dill pickle juice
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Seasoning:
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh dill (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the base by combining chickpeas, dill pickle juice, tahini, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a food processor.
- Blend the mixture thoroughly, periodically scraping down the processor’s interior to ensure a consistent, velvety texture.
- Introduce chopped dill pickles into the hummus, gently pulsing the food processor to distribute them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Conduct a flavor assessment, calibrating the seasoning by incrementally adding more pickle juice, salt, or lemon juice to achieve the desired taste profile.
- Transfer the vibrant dill pickle hummus to a serving vessel, enhancing its visual appeal with a delicate olive oil drizzle and optional fresh dill garnish.
- Present the hummus alongside an array of accompaniments such as crisp pita bread, raw vegetable sticks, or crunchy crackers for a delightful dipping experience.
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality dill pickles for the most vibrant flavor and crunch in your hummus.
- Adjust the pickle juice gradually to control the tanginess and prevent overwhelming the creamy chickpea base.
- Drain chickpeas thoroughly to ensure a smooth, creamy texture without excess liquid.
- Experiment with different pickle varieties like garlic dill or spicy pickles to create unique flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg