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St. Patrick’s Spinach Basil Hummus Dip

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This vibrant, shamrock-green hummus dip blends fresh spinach and basil with classic chickpeas, lemon, and tahini for a creamy, herbaceous appetizer. It’s quick, easy, and perfect for parties, potlucks, or healthy snacking.

Ingredients

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  • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed (or 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas)
  • 2 tablespoons tahini
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (plus more for drizzling)
  • 2–3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from about 1 large lemon)
  • 1–2 small garlic cloves, peeled
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste)
  • 1 cup packed fresh baby spinach (about 1 oz)
  • 1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves (about 0.5 oz)
  • 2–3 tablespoons cold water (to thin, as needed)
  • Optional for serving: pita chips or wedges, fresh veggies (cucumber rounds, bell pepper strips, carrot sticks), a sprinkle of toasted pine nuts or sesame seeds, a drizzle of extra olive oil, a pinch o…

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: Drain and rinse chickpeas, peel garlic, juice lemon, and wash/dry spinach and basil.
  2. In a food processor, combine chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and salt. Process for 1 minute, scraping down sides as needed.
  3. Add spinach and basil. Pulse to chop, then process for 1–2 minutes. If too thick, add cold water 1 tablespoon at a time until creamy.
  4. Taste and adjust: Add more salt, lemon juice, or garlic as desired.
  5. Process for another 30 seconds until completely smooth. Add more water or olive oil if needed for desired consistency.
  6. Optional: Chill for 30 minutes for flavors to meld.
  7. Serve in a shallow bowl, swirl the top, drizzle with olive oil, and garnish as desired.

Notes

For extra creaminess, peel chickpeas before blending. Use ice-cold water for a fluffier texture. Don’t overdo the greens to avoid bitterness. Make ahead for deeper flavor. Hummus can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 2 months. Adjust lemon and garlic to taste.

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Keywords: hummus, spinach, basil, St. Patrick's Day, party dip, vegan, gluten-free, appetizer, healthy snack, green dip

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