With the weather warming up, it's time to start enjoying your meals outside. Have some parties and BBQ's with family and friends, and be sure you have some delicious appetizers...like hummus. It's so easy to whip up in your Blendtec blender.
You can even make countless variations of this tasty dip to go along with pita bread, veggies, or your favorite chips. So check out the six hummus recipes below, and let us know which one, or ones, you plan to whip up. Enjoy!
Classic Hummus
Ingredients
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp tahini
1 clove garlic, quartered
1⁄2 tsp kosher salt
15 oz can chickpeas, drained and
⅓ cup liquid reserved
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Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Ingredients
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp tahini
1 clove garlic, quartered
1⁄2 tsp kosher salt
15 oz can chickpeas, drained and 3-4 tbsp liquid reserved
1 cup roasted red peppers
1⁄2 tsp ground cumin
1⁄8 tsp cayenne pepper
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Black Bean Hummus
Ingredients
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tbsp tahini
1 clove garlic, quartered
1⁄2 tsp kosher salt
15 oz can black beans, drained and 1 tbsp liquid reserved
1⁄2 tsp ground cumin
1⁄4 tsp cayenne pepper
1⁄4 tsp smoked paprika
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Lime Cilantro Hummus
Ingredients
2 tbsp olive oil
7 tsp fresh lime juice
1 tsp lime zest
2 tbsp tahini
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, loosely packed
1 clove garlic, quartered
1⁄2 tsp kosher salt
15 oz can chickpeas, drained and ⅓ cup liquid reserved
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Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus
Ingredients
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp tahini
1 clove garlic, quartered
1⁄2 tsp kosher salt
15 oz can chickpeas, drained and ¼ cup liquid reserved
15 oz can sun-dried tomatoes, drained and ¼ cup liquid reserved
1⁄4 tsp paprika
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White Bean Hummus
Ingredients
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tbsp tahini
1 clove garlic, quartered
1⁄2 tsp kosher salt 15 oz can white beans, drained
1⁄2 tsp ground cumin
2 drops Tabasco sauce (or to taste)