Sun Dried Tomato Hummus

This Sun Dried Tomato Hummus is dreamy, creamy and absolutely bursting with flavour. Better still, it couldn’t be easier to make!

Sun Dried Tomato Hummus

The answer is no – no I will never stop uploading different hummus recipes 😂And just to be extra presumptuous, no I will not stop throwing sun dried tomatoes in anything remotely edible either.

Sure, hummus is great, but adding a few extra goodies in there truly take it to new heights. To take regular hummus to such heights you’ll need:

• Sun Dried Tomatoes – Jarred ones (oil brings extra flavour)
• Basil – A few large fresh basil leaves really bring this hummus to life (they also make a nice garnish too 😁)
• Smoked Paprika – Goes gorgeously with this hummus, adds a nice smoky background flavour.

I promise this will make for the best sun dried tomato recipe you’ve ever tasted. An awesome crowd pleaser, but also cracking to spread in wraps and sandwiches!

Tips for the best Hummus

• Chickpea Brine – Keep the chickpea water to thin out the hummus as needed.
• Room Temp – Hummus should always be served at room temp, not straight from the fridge! I mean in my humble opinion of course…
• Smooth Hummus – Don’t be afraid to pulse the hummus for 5mins! I also use a spatula to scrape it a few times in between to get any lumpy bits hiding.

Can I make this ahead of time?

Sure! Just tightly cover and store in the fridge until needed, then bring to room temp again and serve. I don’t usually keep it longer than 2-3days in the fridge, but you can store longer at your discretion.

Can this be frozen?

Hummus is great for freezing! Just thaw in the fridge then bring to room temp to serve.

What to serve with hummus?

• Pita Chips
• Tortilla Chips
• Chicken Tenders
• Potato Wedges
• Peppers, Carrots or Veg of choice!

Or like I mentioned, this works great in wraps and sandwiches too!

If you’re looking for more sun dried tomato twists then definitely check out my Sun Dried Tomato Pesto!

For my full hummus collection check out these beauties too:

Different Hummus Recipes

• Caramelized Onion Hummus
• Classic Hummus
• Roasted Beetroot and Feta Hummus
• Peri Peri Hummus

Alrighty, let’s tuck into the full recipe for this sun dried tomato hummus shall we?!

How to make Sun Dried Tomato Hummus (Full Recipe & Video)

5 from 6 votes

Sun Dried Tomato Hummus

By: Chris Collins

This Sun Dried Tomato Hummus is dreamy, creamy and absolutely bursting with flavour. Better still, it couldn't be easier to make!

Prep: 10 minutes mins

Cook: 0 minutes mins

Total: 10 minutes mins

Servings: 6

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Equipment

• Food Processor
• Spatula
• Colander (to drain chickpeas)
• Small Pot (to collect chickpea brine)
• Serving Bowl

Ingredients 

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Base Hummus

• ▢ 1x 14oz / 400g can of Chickpeas, drained (keep chickpea water)
• ▢ 3 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• ▢ 2 tbsp Tahini
• ▢ 1 Lemon, juice only
• ▢ 1 small clove of Garlic
• ▢ 1/2 tsp EACH Cumin, Smoked Paprika
• ▢ 1/4 tsp Salt, or to taste
• ▢ Black Pepper, to taste

Sun Dried Tomato Hummus

• ▢ 1/2 cup / 60g Sun Dried Tomatoes (see notes)
• ▢ 6-8 large Basil Leaves
• ▢ 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika

Garnish

• ▢ drizzle of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• ▢ few pinches of Smoked Paprika
• ▢ 4-5 Tiny Basil Leaves

To Serve

• ▢ Pita Chips
• ▢ Tortilla Chips
• ▢ Veg of Choice

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Instructions 

• In to a food processor, add chickpeas, sun dried tomatoes, tahini, basil, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic, salt & pepper.
• Turn on the motor and slowly pour in your chickpea water to smooth out until your desired texture (around 1/4cup/60ml should suffice).
• Test for seasoning and adjust accordingly. Scrape out into a serving bowl and garnish with extra virgin olive oil, smoked paprika and baby basil leaves. Serve at room temp with your edible tools of choice!

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Notes

a) Sun Dried Tomatoes - Try and use jarred ones (oil gives extra flavour). For a deeper tomato flavour consider adding another couple in after you check for seasoning.

b) Make Ahead - Easy to make ahead of time! Tightly cover and store in the fridge (I don't usually store longer than 2-3days, but longer at your discretion). Bring to room temp and serve. Hummus always best at room temp.

c) Freeze - Hummus is also great to freeze. Thaw in the fridge when needed then again, serve at room temp.

d) Oil / Lemon Juice - Important to use Extra Virgin (not regular) and fresh lemon juice (not bottled). These difference will really make the difference. Regular olive oil is definitely not suitable for this recipe, bottled lemon juice only at a push!

e) Calories - Based on no extra garnish and served between 6 with no sides.

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Nutrition

Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 13.64g | Protein: 4.44g | Fat: 10.65g | Saturated Fat: 1.424g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.35g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6.186g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 199mg | Potassium: 238mg | Fiber: 3.7g | Sugar: 3.55g | Vitamin A: 184IU | Vitamin C: 5.2mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1.48mg

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