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" Creamy Spinach & Red Pepper Hummus - spinach hummus

" Creamy Spinach & Red Pepper Hummus

Spinach hummus: master this bright, creamy dip in minutes. Perfect for healthy snacking or entertaining, packed with fresh flavor.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 8
Calories 180 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 15 ounce can chickpeas (drained with liquid reserved)
  • ½ cup cooked spinach
  • 6 tablespoons tahini
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1-2 cloves garlic
  • ¼ cup green onion tops (chopped)
  • ¼ cup roasted red pepper (chopped)
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a blender or food processor, add chickpeas, spinach, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, and garlic. Process for 30 seconds.
  • Pulse a few times, then scrape down the sides of the blender. Blend until the mixture is an even creamy texture, about 1-2 minutes. Thin with reserved chickpea liquid if needed, adding 1 tablespoon at a time.
  • Taste the hummus and add salt and pepper as needed, blending to combine.
  • In a small bowl, combine the chopped green onion tops and roasted red peppers. Gently fold half of this mixture into the prepared hummus.
  • Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl. Use the remaining green onion and roasted red pepper mixture for decoration on top before serving.

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Notes

Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.