This easy dip is made in no time using a few modern-day appliances to puree the ingredients like a food processor.
We also added our favorite roasted garlic in this chickpea and artichoke appetizer hummus the recipe is just bursting with fresh flavors.
If you love making easy appetizers when hosting a party this one is great served with vegetables for a low-calorie healthy dip.
We also have several other suggestions for those who prefer a crunchy chip with their dips like crackers, chips, and bread if you don't mind adding the extra carbs.
From vegetables to delicious Tuscan Garlic Bread and any kind of crackers, this is sure to be a big hit anytime you make it.
Dips are always the best foods for game days and holidays and we love making them.
You may also like our BLT Dip, Buffalo Potato Dip, Tuscan Bean Dip, and Artichoke Spinach Dip, all family favorites here.
Just scroll down to my printable recipe card for this easy recipe.
Healthy Hummus
Hummus provides fiber, unsaturated fat, antioxidant vitamins, magnesium, potassium, and ironTo keep it true to its vitamin potential and healthiness we suggest a variety of cut-up vegetables to serve it with.
Shopping List(recipe with measurements is printable scroll down to the bottom of the page)
- artichoke hearts
- tahini paste
- roasted garlic
- lemon juice
- chickpeas
- salt
- cumin
- water
- Optional: Check our assortment of serving ideas for dipping below and also for a little heat try some red pepper flakes
Serving Suggestions:
- Cut-up fresh vegetables
- carrots
- celery
- broccoli, or cauliflower florets
- cucumber
- zucchini slices
- radish slices
- beet chips
- sliced peppers
- sweet potato chips
- garlic bread points
- pita points
- potato chips
- tortilla chips
- assorted crackers
- rye bread
- pumpernickel bread
More Recipes To Try:
Hot Mexican Refried Bean Dip
30 Party Appetizers
Fun Party Foods
Tips and Suggestions
- Pulse until smooth
- Use white canned beans for a different twist on hummus
- If too thick add more water
- For a change add fresh spinach leaves instead of artichokes
- Top with toasted breadcrumbs for delicious topping
- Top with toasted sesame seeds
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Artichoke dip Appetizer
If you were looking for an excellent hot or cold hummus appetizer this is the one to try especially for all artichoke and garlic lovers.
The dip has essential ingredients and just bursting with flavor.
Easy, delicious, and a hit every time, and perfect for hosting a dinner party, entertaining unexpected guests in a hurry, or bringing along to a party.
Yield: 15
Artichoke Hummus with Roasted Garlic
This is a great combination of flavors in a dip with artichokes and chickpeas called hummus. Easy and healthy!
Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 40 MinTotal time: 55 Min
Ingredients
- 1 - 14-ounce can of chickpeas
- 1 -14-ounce can artichoke hearts
- 1/2 cup tahini
- 2 -tablespoons lemon juice
- 2- garlic cloves roasted (see notes below)
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley, for garnish
- Drizzle Garnish: extra virgin olive oil
- Optional: paprika for garnish on top
Instructions
- Place the chickpeas, artichokes, tahini, lemon juice, roasted garlic, water, salt, cumin, and red pepper flakes in a food processor and pulse to puree until smooth.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil on top and freshly chopped flat-leaf parsley and sprinkle with paprika if desired in the center.
Notes
Roasting Garlic:
Heat the oven to 400 degrees.
Place the garlic with skins on in a cupcake tin (or wrap tightly in foil with the ingredients listed below).
Drizzle with olive oil.
Baked for 40 minutes.
Remove skins.
Serving Suggestions:
- Cut-up fresh vegetables
- carrots
- celery
- broccoli, or cauliflower florets
- cucumber
- zucchini slices
- radish slices
- beet chips
- sliced peppers
- sweet potato chips
- garlic bread points
- pita points
- potato chips
- tortilla chips
- assorted crackers
- rye bread
- pumpernickel bread
Tips and Suggestions
- Pulse until smooth
- Use white canned beans for a different twist on hummus
- If too thick add more water
- For a change add fresh spinach leaves instead of artichokes
- Top with toasted breadcrumbs for delicious topping
- Top with toasted sesame seeds
Nutrition Facts
Calories
72.83Fat (grams)
5.46 gSat. Fat (grams)
0.75 gCarbs (grams)
4.52 gFiber (grams)
1.27 gNet carbs
3.24 gSugar (grams)
0.16 gProtein (grams)
2.26 gSodium (milligrams)
250.7 mgCholesterol (grams)
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Hot Mexican Refried Bean Dip
30 Party Appetizers
Fun Party Foods
Disclosure this post was orginally posted in 2009 and photos have been updated in 2023.