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Perfectly fluffy and a dreamy shade of green, this delicious spinach hummus combines classic hummus ingredients with the earthy goodness of fresh spinach to create a scrumptious spread that’s picturesque enough to serve as an appetizer at your next party while still being kid-friendly. The secret to getting a light and fluffy texture is to add a few ice cubes when blending—a handy trick to keep in mind for other hummus recipes! Serve this stunning oil-free spinach hummus as a dip with pita squares, crackers, or crudités. It’s also excellent as a fresh, flavorful spread on sandwiches or wraps.
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Ingredients
- 2 15-oz. cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained (3 cups)
- 3 cups packed fresh baby spinach
- 9 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup tahini
- ½ cup lemon juice
- Sea salt, to taste
- 8 ice cubes
- 2 Persian cucumbers, cut into 3-inch sticks
- 2 stalks celery, cut into 3-inch sticks
- 1 bell pepper, any color, cut into strips
Instructions
- Place most of the chickpeas in a high-speed blender, reserving a few for garnish. Add spinach and garlic. Cover and pulse until chickpeas and spinach are almost completely broken down.
- Add tahini, lemon juice, and salt. Cover and pulse to combine. Continue pulsing, adding ice cubes two at a time, until smooth and fluffy. (You may need to scrape down sides of container occasionally.)
- Garnish with reserved chickpeas. Serve with vegetables for dipping.
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