Pizza Hummus
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Do you love pizza and hummus? Then you are sure to love this Super Creamy Pizza Hummus. It's the melding of two uber-popular comfort foods and is a fun, flavorful twist on traditional hummus, with bold Italian-inspired flavors.
This recipe doesn’t use tahini, but if you’re looking for a classic version, see this sesame-free hummus.
If you've been around my blog for a while, you already know that I like dips.
I mean, I really like dips.
Everything tastes better with a dip–don't you agree?
I'm not a big fan of raw veggies, but give me something to dip them and suddenly the veggies start to disappear.
But dipping in the same ol' dip can get a little boring sometimes, so you have to mix it up. That's when I start thinking about what other dips I can create.
Why You Should Make Homemade Hummus
My family loves hummus.
You wouldn't know it by our grocery store receipts, however.
See, we're kind of cheapskates frugal.
Basically, we never buy hummus. Ever.
Honestly, I don't know that we have ever bought full-priced hummus (and even on sale, I will say we've likely only bought it about 2-3 times).
I've told you before that for years we really had to watch our pennies (and dimes, and nickels). Money was really tight and well, I always lived by the rule that you have to have savings in the bank and prepare for the future, so I worked hard to make sure we never went in debt.
So buying things anything prepared that wasn't discounted in a major way didn't happen. This is the reason why there are recipes like DIY Coconut Milk, Chocolate Chips, Rice Milk and Coconut Butter on my blog. You know–that frugal thing!
I LOVE making things instead of buying them, and when you've got an amazing recipe for homemade hummus, and a great food processor, who needs to?
Truly, one of my husband's favorite recipes that I make is our Savory Hummus.
You likely won't believe how much of this I make at one time.
I literally get 10 cups (that's 3 pounds, plus) of garbanzo beans, soak them overnight, cook them (make sure you read my post on How to De-Gas Beans), and then make one gigantic batch of homemade hummus.
And it doesn't last long.
How This Pizza Hummus Came to Be
Recently, I saw a recipe online for a and thought I needed to make something like it, but we really felt we needed to change up the recipe quite a bit. Until we were saying “Yummmmmmm” when we ate it.
This recipe is the one we keep coming back to.
The pizza part of this hummus is really fun for us. Our oldest has a life-threatening allergy to dairy (and he avoids gluten) so he'd never had store-bought pizza. I developed this recipe before gluten-free pizza was readily available anywhere.
And making pizza can be a little bit of a daunting task for this busy mom.
But a dairy-free pizza dip? That is something this busy mom can pull off!
I changed the recipe quite a bit, and we LOVE the final result.
In fact, it is sooo good that my oldest son said that I don't even need to make his requested pizza for his birthday and that I could just make this instead. He was sort of joking, of course, but it's pretty yummy.
The next time your family is craving pizza and asking for takeout, save yourself some dough, grab yourself some garbanzo beans, and try this dip out.
OK so maybe I'm being a little too optimistic that this will satisfy your pizza cravings, but you never know!
A Family-Friendly, Allergy-Conscious Recipe
This hummus was created to work for a variety of dietary needs, including dairy-free diets. The pizza-inspired flavors make it a fun and satisfying twist on traditional hummus.
Serving Ideas
This hummus is great as a dip, on top of rice, or inside a wrap. It would be great in these Buckwheat Crepes or with this Focaccia Flax Bread.
Or…by the spoonful!
You can even eat hummus as a side dish. It goes great with so many things: beef, chicken, fish, and even egg dishes!
More Healthy Dips and Spreads
Here are some of our family's favorite healthy dips.
- Savory Hummus (a great twist on a traditional favorite)
- Zesty Bean Dip (everyone asks for the recipe whenever we share this)
- Avocado Dressing / Dip (another one that always gets rave reviews)
- Olive Hummus
- Almond Butter Fruit Dip
- Vegan Ranch Dressing / Dip
- Healthy Chocolate Fruit Dip
Recipe Notes
- Tomato Paste Tip: Tomato paste thickness varies by brand. If your hummus seems too thick, simply add a small amount of water or olive oil until you reach your desired consistency.
- Adjust the Heat: Start with less crushed red pepper and add more to taste.
- Bean Options: Chickpeas work best, but you can substitute other mild beans (like navy beans) for a slightly different flavor and color.
- Cheese Option: For a more traditional cheesy flavor, you can experiment with adding a small amount of finely grated parmesan. This will slightly change the texture and flavor.
- For Easier Digestion: If you’re sensitive to beans, see my tips for How to De-Gas Beans before making the hummus.
Pizza Hummus
Ingredients
- 3 cups garbanzo beans
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 3 3/4 teaspoons basil (dried)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 3/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4-5 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon crushed red peppers (or to taste)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano
- 3/4 cup tomato paste
Instructions
- Put all ingredients in a food processor, or high-powered blender.
- Process/blend until the texture is smooth or somewhat chunky, as desired.
- Serve at room temperature, or chilled.
- Store in fridge.
Notes
- Tomato Paste Tip: Tomato paste thickness can vary by brand. If your hummus seems too thick, add a small amount of water or olive oil until you reach your desired consistency.
- Adjust Heat: Start with a little red pepper and adjust to taste to prevent it from being too spicy.
- Bean Options: Feel free to substitute other mild beans (like navy or white) for a slightly different flavor and color.
- Cheese Options: For a non-dairy version, you can add a small bit of powdered parmesan.
- For Easier Digestion: See my tips for How to De-Gas Beans before making this hummus.
Nutrition
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How do you like to eat your hummus?
would this be good heated or separate if heated? I was thinking of doing in a shallow dish, putting vegan mozzarella on top and browning but don’t want it to separate to oily mess and ruin it. I’m having a TMNT party for my son in June and thought a vegan dip for mil to try and us to with veggies and chips would be fun
Hi Rachel! I think it should be fine being heated. Sounds like a great idea and very yummy! Do let me know. You could try a small bit first, of course, and see, but I think it should be fine!