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    Home » Appetizers

    Artichoke and Spinach Hummus

    Jun 9, 2014 · Modified: Jan 1, 2022 by Andrea · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads ·

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    Artichoke and Spinach Hummus - Andrea Meyers

    I remember coming back from the Middle East in the 1990s and telling everyone about hummus, which most of my family and friends had never heard of it, let alone tasted. It had become a staple for me, and I missed it more than any other food I ate while living in Saudi Arabia, so I started making my own. It was a healthy snack with vegetables and pita, and I spread it on bagel and pita sandwiches. Plus it was a fantastic way for me to get quick protein after a workout, a habit I have continued for 17 years.

    Now grocery stores have entire shelves devoted to hummus in several different flavors, and you can buy huge tubs of it at Costco, Wegmans, and other stores. And while I occasionally will pick up one of those tubs for convenience, I still love to make it at home and experiment with flavors. This artichoke and spinach hummus is one my whole family likes, and the combination of flavors makes it an interesting appetizer to serve for a party with vegetables, crackers, or pita chips. I use fresh baby spinach leaves and canned artichoke hearts with garbanzo beans, sesame tahini, garlic, sea salt, black pepper, extra virgin olive oil, and plenty of lemon juice. If you like artichokes, I think you’ll enjoy the balance of flavors in this hummus.

    Recipe Notes

    The flavor is best with garbanzo beans cooked at home, but you can use a 15-ounce (425 g) can of garbanzo beans in a pinch.

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    Artichoke and Spinach Hummus - Andrea Meyers
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    Artichoke and Spinach Hummus

    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Total Time10 minutes mins
    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: Mediterranean
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Keyword: artichokes, beans, garbanzo beans, hummus, spinach
    Servings: 32
    Calories: 62kcal
    Author: Andrea Meyers

    Equipment

    • food processor

    Ingredients

    • 1 ¾ cups cooked garbanzo beans (drained and rinsed)
    • 3 tablespoons sesame tahini
    • 4 teaspoons lemon juice
    • 4 cloves garlic (minced, or more to taste)
    • 8 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (or more to taste)
    • 14 ounce can quartered artichoke hearts (drained)
    • 1 ½ cups baby spinach
    • ¾ teaspoon sea salt
    • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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    Preparation

    • In the bowl of the food processor, add the garbanzo beans, sesame tahini, lemon juice, 4 cloves of garlic, and 8 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil. Process until almost smooth, about 2 minutes. Add the drained artichoke hearts, and process another minute. Add the remaining olive oil (if needed), baby spinach, sea salt, and black pepper, and process until smooth, about 1 to 2 more minutes. Taste, and then add the rest of the garlic plus additional sea salt and black pepper as desired. Store in the refrigerator in a covered container. Will keep for up to five days.

    Recipe Notes

    The flavor is best with garbanzo beans cooked at home, but you can use a 15-ounce (425 g) can of garbanzo beans in a pinch.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 62kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 128mg | Potassium: 29mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 256IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Jodee Weiland says

      June 10, 2014 at 12:25 pm

      What a great idea for a delicious and healthy appetizer! I could make this a meal...thanks for sharing!

      • Andrea says

        June 10, 2014 at 2:24 pm

        Thanks so much Jodee! I have been known to have hummus as a main course. 🙂

    2. Hari Chandana says

      June 11, 2014 at 12:20 am

      Very beautiful presentation... wonderful!!

    3. TexaDeb says

      June 13, 2014 at 9:05 am

      I was late to the hummus party and am one of those people who hadn't made it from scratch - yet. This recipe is going to change all that. I'm excited to try out this flavor combination and am betting it will make hummus converts out of anybody lucky enough to share some!

      • Andrea says

        June 20, 2014 at 10:02 am

        Thanks Deb, I hope you enjoy it!

    4. Kathy says

      January 06, 2022 at 4:32 pm

      I love this recipe. My son loves hummus so I look for homemade recipes.

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