Falafel Hummus
This Falafel Hummus is like falafel but as a creamy dip! It's made with similar ingredients, plus tahini for creaminess. Enjoy it with crackers, veggies, and pita, or spread it on sandwiches and wraps.
Ingredients
- 15 ounces canned chickpeas (rinsed and drained, see notes for dried)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, parsley, or mint leaves (or a mixture of all three)
- ¾ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons tahini (see notes for substitutions)
- ¼ cup lemon juice (from one large lemon)
- 2 tablespoons water
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (plus more for serving)
- paprika (for serving)
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a blender or food processor.
- Blend or process until mostly smooth, about 1 minute. Add extra water (up to 2 tablespoons) to make it smoother and creamier.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and finish with a drizzle of olive oil and paprika. You can sprinkle on pine nuts or other seeds to give it a crunchy texture.
Notes
Chickpeas: If using dried chickpeas, soak them overnight (at least 8 hours) to soften. Then, boil and simmer over medium heat for 45 minutes until they're soft and you can easily squeeze them between your fingers. You'll need about ¾ cup of dried chickpeas.
Tahini: The best substitutes are Chinese sesame paste, cashew butter, sunflower seed butter, or sesame oil. You can also make your own homemade tahini. Toast sesame seeds in a hot pan then blend it in a food processor, adding 2-4 tablespoons of olive or canola oil gradually. The sauce will keep for one month in the fridge.
Nutrition
Calories: 289kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 3gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gSodium: 1173mgPotassium: 146mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 292IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 1mg
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
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