Description
This creamy hot honey hummus is irresistibly flavorful and incredibly easy to prepare. Made with chickpeas, garlic, and a touch of hot honey, it’s a delightful dip or spread that’s perfect for healthy snacks or as a zesty appetizer at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (14 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ⅔ cup tahini
- ¼ cup hot honey, plus more for drizzling
- ½ lemon, juiced
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- ¼ to ½ cup ice water
- olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Reserve a few chickpeas to sprinkle on top of the hummus later.
- In a food processor, combine chickpeas, garlic, tahini, hot honey, lemon juice, ½ teaspoon of salt, and pepper. Blend and pulse for 2 to 3 minutes, scraping down the sides every 30 seconds until fully blended.
- While processing, stream in the ice water until the mixture is super smooth and creamy. Adjust salt and pepper as needed and blend again if necessary.
- Spread hummus into a bowl or onto a plate. Top with reserved chickpeas, drizzle olive oil and additional hot honey, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
Notes
For a spicier kick, consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper.
Enjoy this hummus with pita, fresh vegetables, or as a spread on sandwiches.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg