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Easy Peanut Butter Hummus is quick and simple to make and saves money by replacing tahini with your everyday peanut butter. Make it just the way you like it, and share it with friends. It'll be awesome.
We just got word that we're now allowed to have people from four households inside our homes, which means I can finally host a coven meeting at my house again. Guys, I'm so excited to craft a ritual within the sacred space of my kitchen for three women who mean so much to me. We've tried to get together on Zoom or in the park, but it's just not the same.
This will be our first meeting since Imbolc 2020, so you know there's gonna be a feast. At the moment, I'm dying to make them nearly everything on my Lughnasadh recipe list, but naturally, that's not feasible. But when you haven't cooked for your friends in such a long time, it's so hard to decide. What would you make?
What makes Easy Peanut Butter Hummus so awesome?
You could make your own flatbread as part of a Lammas or Lughnasadh feast, then whip up some Easy Peanut Butter Hummus to dip it in. I've made this for my friends before, and they loved it. It's an awesome vegetarian option, and gluten-free as well. This version contains yogurt, so it's not dairy-free or vegan. You could probably swap out vegan yogurt, but I haven't tried it.
The best thing about making your own hummus rather than buying it from the grocery store is that you have total control. I like my hummus to be very bright, so I can squeeze in as much lemon juice as I like. Make little adjustments to seasoning and acidity until you get it just right for your taste. And this recipe is easily doubled since it all just goes in the food processor anyway.
How to make Easy Peanut Butter Hummus
First off, you could start by pinching the skin off of all of your chickpeas. Get someone to help you and it goes faster. This is totally optional. Sometimes I do it, and sometimes I can't be bothered. It just makes the hummus a little bit smoother.
Basically, all you have to do is add a bunch of stuff to a food processor, a can of chickpeas, some olive oil, a clove of garlic, peanut butter, lemon juice, salt, and cumin. It all goes in and gets blitzed up. Then we smooth it out with some Greek yogurt. Measurements are given in the recipe card below, but these are just a guide. Taste as you go and make it your own.
Spread your hummus out onto a dish and give it a drizzle of good olive oil. I also sprinkled some za'atar over the top, but you could also do paprika, oregano, or any flavor you want to highlight. Hummus can handle them all. Serve with warm flatbread or tortilla chips.
FAQ
I know there are tons of varieties available at the grocery store, so why go to the trouble to make it yourself? Well, you know exactly what's in it for starters. Plus, you can make it taste exactly the way you like. Lots of store-bought hummus can be bland, but you control the flavor when you make it yourself. Plus, it's definitely going to be cheaper to make it at home.
Make it magical
Beans definitely have their place in magical history, Jack in the Beanstalk being one famous example. Chickpeas are apparently known for their sexual energy, particularly around male virility. Don't even ask what drinking the water from soaked chickpeas will make men do to cows. I also read that they can be used to help beat the competition. So maybe call on the energy of the chickpea when you want to win a little sexy time. (Sources: Element Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells by Judika Illes and Shirley Two Feathers)
I'm ready to gather my friends around the table again. Every feast needs some Easy Peanut Butter Hummus. The only question is, when are you coming over?
Looking for more easy, awesome dip recipes? Try some White Cheddar Fondue or this Mexican Spinach Dip.
PrintEasy Peanut Butter Hummus
Easy Peanut Butter Hummus is quick and simple to make and saves money by replacing tahini with your everyday peanut butter. Make it just the way you like it, and share it with friends. It'll be awesome.
- Prep Time: 10
- Total Time: 10
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 1 can chickpeas aka garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 clove garlic, peeled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- Juice of half a lemon (I added a bit more after tasting because I like my hummus very bright)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 3 to 4 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- A drizzle of olive oil
Instructions
- Add the chickpeas, garlic, olive oil, peanut butter, lemon juice, salt, and cumin to the bowl of your food processor. Turn it on and let it spin until everything is combined. I let it go probably a minute. It will still be a bit rough at this point.
- Add the Greek yogurt and process again for another minute. Taste for flavor and consistency. If you want it smoother, add in a bit more yogurt. Adjust seasonings to your liking.
- Transfer hummus to a serving dish and drizzle with olive oil.
Notes
- If you prefer your hummus super smooth, you could remove all the skins from each individual bean. It does take a long time, and its maybe 25% smoother, so it's totally up to you.
Keywords: Hummus
Recipe slightly adapted from Kitchen: Recipes from the Heart of the Home by Nigella Lawson.
If you make this recipe, please leave a rating and a comment. It really helps other people find the recipe. Thanks for being so awesome.
Sydney @ Tastefully Frugal says
This looks really, REALLY good! I think I may run to the store and get some garbanzo beans just to make this!
Renee says
I think you should. You'll be eating awesome hummus in a matter of minutes!
Katerina says
I love peanut butter and this hummus is right up my alley! Thanks for coming and linking up at The Weekend Social. All posts get pinned in our pinterest board! Please be sure to come back next week starting Thursdays at 9PM EST on culinaryflavors.gr ! I hope to see you there!
Renee says
Mahalo! I'll try to stop by again. Thanks for pinning.
Christy Faber | Life Around the Table says
I never thought of replacing tahini with peanut butter! I am excited about this because I often don't make hummus when I realize I'm out of tahini but we're never out of peanut butter in this house! Thanks for the great idea.
Renee says
Yeah, same here. I always have peanut butter on hand. There may be some households who are never without tahini, but it's not this house.
Kristy says
Super intrigued by this combination as a hummus, who would have thought about including peanut butter...thanks for sharing Renee. Also food processor for the win!
Renee says
Yes, I love a dump and mix recipe, especially when it tastes this awesome.