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Asparagus Hummus Dip with Garlic and Lemon

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Asparagus hummus in white bowl with crackers on side

This Asparagus Hummus Dip with Garlic and Lemon is delicious, quick to make and full of good-for-you fresh ingredients. Asparagus, garlic, chickpeas, sesame seeds and cayenne. Infused together with healthy extra-virgin olive oil. This beautiful medley…

Close up of chickpeas, sesame seeds, garlic, asparagus in processor

 

Asparagus on parchment

…comes together quickly to make this delicious vegan appetizer or snack.

Asparagus and Garlic Hummus Dip with Lemon in white bowl with crackers

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Asparagus Hummus Dip with Garlic and Lemon

A delicious healthy dip for snacking. As you process this dip, adjust the cayenne pepper and red pepper flakes to your own liking.
Course Healthy Snack
Prep Time 12 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 2 cups
Author Good Dinner Mom

Ingredients 

  • 3/4 lb. asparagus cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 14 oz. can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained and rinsed
  • 3 or 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds toasted
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon cooking water
  • 1 good dash cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

  • Heat dry small skillet over medium-high heat. Toast sesame seeds until lightly browned, stirring frequently. Set aside.
  • Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil over high heat. Prepare a bowl filled with ice water.
  • Add the asparagus pieces and cook until the asparagus is tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Just before the asparagus is finished cooking, scoop out 1 tablespoon of the cooking water and set aside.
  • Drain and immediately plunge the asparagus into the ice water to stop the cooking.
  • Transfer the asparagus to the bowl of a food processor, along with the garbanzo beans, garlic, sesame seeds, lemon juice, reserved cooking water, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes and salt. Process until the ingredients are well combined.
  • With the processor running, slowly pour in the olive oil. Process until smooth.
  • Taste and add more lemon juice, red pepper flakes or salt, to taste.
  • This dip only gets better with time. I recommend refrigerating for at least one hour or up to overnight before serving.
  • Serve with healthy chips, crackers or raw vegetables.

Information per 2 tablespoon serving: Calories 56.6, Total fat 2.5g, Sat. fat 2.5g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 102.5mg, Carbs 7.1g, Fiber 1.5g, Sugars 0g, Protein 1.8g

Adapted from Cookin Canuck

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Published on April 4, 2013

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  1. shelly says

    April 4, 2022 at 12:00 PM

    5 stars
    This hummus is super easy to put together, calls for basic pantry ingredients, and is healthy and so tasty! Great with fresh veggies. Thanks for sharing sally!

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  2. veronica s says

    April 4, 2022 at 11:57 AM

    5 stars
    DELICIOUS! I use this recipe all the time for a quick, easy, and delicious hummus. Sometimes I will add chopped, oil packed sun-dried tomatoes which makes it extra yummy.

    Reply
  3. brandon says

    April 4, 2022 at 11:50 AM

    5 stars
    OMG! Who would’ve thought a little can of garbanzo beans could transform into something so delicous! It doesn’t get easier or much simpler than this!

    Reply
  4. Kim says

    April 5, 2013 at 5:19 PM

    Oooh, I love asparagus and hummus!! Can’t wait to try this one. Bet the family won’t even know that its healthy!!

    Reply

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