An easy recipe for hummus with a swirl of balsamic roasted tomatoes. It’s perfect for an appetizer when entertaining or a healthy snack.
If you follow this blog, you know I’m a list person. Have you ever had something on your to-do list you keep postponing? Not something like ‘clean the bathroom grout’ – that’s in an entirely different category. I mean something you actually want to do. You’re not sure why, but you keep pushing it out on the schedule. The more you postpone, the more difficult it starts to mount in your mind. So you procrastinate postpone a little more until you realize that years have flown by since you put it on that white board of ideas.
For me, this something is making my own hummus. You were probably hoping for something a tad more exciting. But hummus it is. I love the stuff, and even my husband, Carnivorous Maximus, likes it. I knew it would be easy to make at home since I have a zippy three-bowl food processor, but honestly it’s also easy to buy at the store. Somehow, I just never got around to making it.
But I’m trying to make more pantry items to reduce preservatives and added chemicals I’m likely ingesting, and with the Super Bowl upon us, I decided it was time. Once I actually got my butt in gear, hummus took all of five minutes to make. Seriously. Well, except for cooking the beans. But I usually have them around anyway, and just had to pull them out of the refrigerator. It’s a little embarrassing really. For every one minute it took to make this appetizer, I had about one year of procrastination involved. My excuse now is that making hummus was too easy, and that’s why I didn’t make it right away. I was busy learning how to make puff pastry and grow, harvest, dry, and make my own stevia sweetener.
This hummus is good all by itself, but I had some Balsamic Roasted Tomatoes hanging out in the refrigerator, and stirred them in. So, so good, and so much more fresh than any store-bought hummus I’ve had.
And I admit it feels fantastic to finally cross this item off. Now I can move onto the other 5,287 things on the list.
Roasted Tomato Hummus
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups freshly cooked garbanzo beans or canned, if you must
- 3 tablespoons Tahini Sauce
- 1 teaspoon Hungarian paprika I used dulce - sweet Hungarian paprika
- 1 teaspoon white pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 - 2 tablespoons Balsamic Roasted Tomatoes
Instructions
- Place all ingredients EXCEPT the water into the bowl of a food processor fitted with a blade. Process until it becomes a fairly smooth paste, about 20 seconds. Gradually add the water until completely smooth, about one minute.
- Scrape hummus into a bowl and stir in the Balsamic Roasted Tomatoes.
Paula @ Vintage Kitchen Notes says
I have so many recipes that I don’t understand why I haven’t made them yet, since I actually would love to eat them! Now with pinterest the list is never ending, literally. Any recipe with the word roasted and hummus in it has my undivided attention Susan!
The Wimpy Vegetarian says
Thanks Paula! And isn’t that the truth?! Between magazines, cookbooks, newspapers, and pinterest, I have so many things I want to try, I don’t think it’s even possible in one single lifetime :-). But I cooked up some chickpeas yesterday and they’re destined for another batch of hummus, so I’m glad I finally got around to it!
cara cepat melahirkan yg aman says
Thanks for sharing, it’s look delcious. may I share in my website?
Hezzi-D says
We love hummus in our house and I like playing around with the flavors. The Balsamic ROasted tomatoes in this sound fab!
Jennifer Miller says
I’m a huge hummus fan! The balsamic roasted tomatoes are making me drool. Perfect pairing! I’m going to have to make this today! Yum!
apuginthekitchen says
Love adding those delicious roasted tomatoes, I think I could eat a whole bowl with some warm pita. Great recipe!
The Wimpy Vegetarian says
Lucky for me I made some pita bread the day before I made the hummus :-).
cheri says
I love hummus, this tomato twist sounds incredible. Will have to try.
The Wimpy Vegetarian says
Thanks so much Cheri! I hope you like it 🙂
Samantha @FerraroKitchen says
Oh man..this is everything I LOVE!! roasted tomatoes and hummus!!
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
I just love hummus and I love that you added balsamic roasted tomatoes!
Amy Kim says
You did it! I remember this convo with Foodie Stuntman on Twitterverse! It’s amazing how crazy easy hummus is to make, right?
Next time I will try mine with your balsamic roasted tomatoes!
The Wimpy Vegetarian says
LOL, you’re totally correct Amy. This idea came from that tweet exchange!!! So funny. And yes, it’s so easy, and soooo much better. And I have twitter, you and Foodie Stuntman to thank for the motivation 🙂
cathy says
Great idea to pair the roasty goodness of tomatoes with the hummis — should be an awesome hot dipper — cathy
The Wimpy Vegetarian says
Thanks so much cathy! Just cooked up some chickpeas this morning to make some more 🙂
Julie @ Texan New Yorker says
Carnivorous Maximus – I love it! I also always love hummus, and this version looks amazing, thanks!
The Wimpy Vegetarian says
I started calling him CM somewhere here on my blog, it just fit so well and it stuck. I think he likes the moniker too 🙂
Lea Ann (Cooking On the Ranch) says
I’ve made my own hummus a couple of times and still buy it at Whole Foods. I’ve not found a good recipe, so thanks for sharing this one. It looks amazing.
The Wimpy Vegetarian says
I’ve always bought mine at WF, and I can’t say I’ll never do it. But it’s so good and fresh, this might a new condiment I just always keep around.
Nichole C says
Hummus is by far my fave condiment/side. I can’t wait to make this! YUMMM
Rita says
Great take on hummus, Susan. Can I simply add the tomato part to my own hummus? I assume so
The Wimpy Vegetarian says
Thanks so much! Definitely just add them to yours, Rita.
Liz says
Yeah, that store bought hummus always falls short. I make at least two batches a month…and need to shake up my recipe by trying your yummy topping 🙂
The Wimpy Vegetarian says
Thanks Liz! The toppings really make the difference for me. I’ve always bought the roasted red pepper one, so I thought the roasted tomatoes would work, but it’s even better with just a little balsamic vinegar. Your billionaire bars look like a billion bucks!! Love them.
Choc Chip Uru says
Such a delicious hummus, I love the roasted tomatoes 😀
Great twist!
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Shannon R says
Oh, this looks so good. Fantastic as a dip but I’d also love it as a sandwich spread tomorrow as well. This looks like such a great flavour pairing.
The Wimpy Vegetarian says
GREAT idea for a sandwich spread. Thanks!!
Renee says
Hummus is exciting to people like me. And I may “accidentally” forget to put this out for game day spread so I’d have it all to myself.
Manu says
I think the balsamic roasted tomatoes make for a great twist to this hummus! I can imagine how yummy this must have tasted!
kathia Rodriguez says
Once again I love hummus.Is perfect delicious, and great for sharing.
Rosemary says
I needed a little snack so wizzed up your hummus just now (except don’t have your balsamic tomatoes). I took a second look for garlic in your recipe since that’s usually so dominant especially in store-bought hummus. It’s lovely without and plenty spicy. I must have a very hot paprika and was a good thing I accidentally left out the white pepper!
The Wimpy Vegetarian says
I’m so excited (and impressed) that you whipped this up so fast after it took me years to get to it. I just checked on my Hungarian paprika can and it says Dulce, so it’s the sweet paprika version. I think I’d better add that note for those who add the white pepper!!! Sounds like it all worked out though in the end. And I decided to forego the garlic – I love garlic, don’t get me wrong – but I wanted to go in a different direction. Next time I’m thinking roasted garlic though 🙂
Rosemary says
My paprika is from Hungary and I see now it says scharf — that’s hot!
I served it to my meatboy with a veggie and roasted squash dinner tonight — he liked dinner better when I cooked a couple eggs to go with the garlic sautéed spinach. 🙂
The Wimpy Vegetarian says
LOL. Yes, scharf will make a difference. I’ve made the change in the recipe. I wondered after I read your comment and needed to get the can. When I ate it, it wasn’t spicy-hot except from the white pepper, which isn’t hot-hot. This is a great example of needing to be specific in the ingredients. Dianne Jacob would give me a lecture on this I think. I’m glad you liked it anyway 🙂
Rosemary says
Paprika is interesting to talk about, but don’t be too hard on yourself. Not that recipes shouldn’t be clear but they are also a guideline to inspire cooking for one’s preferences. 🙂 (I heard that from a Bon Appetit editor one time).
The Wimpy Vegetarian says
🙂 I like that quote. Thanks! Hope to see you soon at one of these SFPFS events. Don’t think right now that I’ll make it to the AGM. First one I’ve missed in a few years (since you recruited me for the Board :-))
Tammi @ Momma's Meals says
I’m a list person too 🙂 I think Hummus has been on my list for years, it’s time to make it! Thanks for sharing!
The Ninja Baker says
Sigh! Some people are truly inspirational…And you are one of them Susan! This lovely hummus is fantabulous enough…But you are making homemade Stevia as well? Bravo, bravo! Thank you for the inspiration.
P.s. Love the idea of a to-do list of things that fascinate you and capture your curiosity.
The Wimpy Vegetarian says
Thanks so much, Kim! The problem is that my to-do list now fills a basket in the bedroom. It’s bigger than a book now….
Alice // Hip Foodie Mom says
The Balsamic Roasted Tomatoes sound fabulous and your hummus looks perfect!!! LOVE this!
Lori @ Foxes Love Lemons says
Right now, it’s “clean kitchen appliances.” Such a dreaded task.
I also had homemade hummus on my bucket list for a LONG time, and finally started making it this last summer. It is so totally worth it, in my opinion. Bookmarking your recipe for next time I need a batch, because I just love roasted tomatoes in pretty much anything!
The Wimpy Vegetarian says
Oh yuck! I have clean bathrooms on mine now, and I’m just not looking forward to it. Sigh. And I completely agree – it’s totally worth making hummus. It’s too easy NOT to, and it really does make a difference. I was surprised.
Sarah says
Tomato hummus?? I’m there!
Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen says
I love hummus. I use it on sandwiches instead of mayo. This would make one mighty tasty sandwich!!
Norma Chang says
You are not the only one who procrastinate even when the job takes only minutes. I do that often and then wonder what took me so long to get going. Love how the balsamic roasted tomato elevated the hummus. Will be making a lot when I harvest my tomatoes this summer.
The Wimpy Vegetarian says
Thanks Norma! I may have waited way too long to get around to making hummus, but now that I have, I’m getting ready to make another batch tomorrow. It’s so fun trying different flavors with it 🙂
Mary @ Fit and Fed says
Just so funny that you made your own puff pastry–still a very intimidating project to me– before you made your own hummus! You are right that it makes such a nice difference to use your own freshly cooked chickpeas in hummus. Feels good when you are saving money and getting a better product, too.
The Wimpy Vegetarian says
I think your hummus might be the next one I make. It looks so refreshing with the cucumbers!
Courtney @ Neighborfood says
Oh, I have lots of things like that on my list. Trust me, you’re not the only one! I love the idea of stirring in the balsamic roasted tomatoes. That sounds like the best snack!
Shaina says
Homemade hummus!!! I keep telling myself I’m going to make it, and I never do, but now I have a can of chickpeas…and tomatoes…and your recipe… Here I go!
Sarah | Curious Cuisiniere says
I love making hummus, but I’ve never tried adding roasted tomatoes. This sounds aweseome!
Nicole @ Daily Dish Recipes says
Hummus is on my list to make too, and I love this particular version. It looks just heavenly and is perfect for any game day!
Oui, Chef says
I could live on Hummus….thanks for a new tasty recipe to add to my hummus repertoire.
Katy says
Why have I never made my own hummus before?! I eat the stuff all the time, but it never looks this beautiful. I love the addition of paprika too – definitely trying this! Thank you so much for sharing the recipe!
mjskit says
Sounds like your first homemade hummus is going to be hard to beat! What a great idea to add those luscious tomatoes! With this being so good, how will you ever be able to eat another type of hummus? 🙂
Micheline says
Hi Susan! I’m new to your site and I just love it! I read your About Me section and it hit home for me because, like you, I’m also married to a meat and potatoes man. We’ve been struggling for years to figure out what to eat together and we’re slowly getting the hang of it. He hates all raw vegetables and fruits except carrots and apples. And he’s very picky about textures. Me- I’m a salad girl. So you can see where this would be a challenge! I’m going to peruse your recipes and see if I can’t find some more ideas for my meat eater guy.
Thanks!
Micheline
Rosemary says
Finished up the first batch and immediately made another! I love having this ‘not garlicky but zesty’ hummus on-hand. 🙂
Marie says
Delicious Susan! The combination of the paprika and roasted tomatoes, yummy!
Lana says
I’m hoping to try this topping tomorrow just whipped up a batch of my own humus but it could use a new flavor twist 🙂 had a question for you: what is that beautiful bread in the background of your photos? olive bread? exquisite!! did you make it?!!
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the food was very tasty and I already feel alone with the family , my son loved it and wants to eat again . thanks for a variety of recipes
Rosemary Mark says
Hi Susan –
Your hummus is still my favorite. Confess I’ve never made the roasted tomatoes, but I add some sun dried. Just made a batch now to bring to a girls weekend in Tahoe tomorrow!
The Wimpy Vegetarian says
That means so much to me, Rosemary! I’m so glad you like it so much!! Where in Tahoe? We’re leaving the Lake today to go back to Mill Valley, but have decided to sell our house down there in the spring and move here full-time. Hope you’re enjoying our glorious weather right now!!
Rosemary Mark says
We’re sitting on the deck at Tahoe Donner and my GF gal friends are raving over your hummus and my Knackebrot! http://getcookingsimply.com/really-simple-home-made-crackers/
Wow, moving to Tahoe full time! Sounds great!
Rosemary Mark says
Correction: I made the crackers with garbanzo flour to make GF !
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