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An easy, healthy, and quick homemade hummus for your Vitamix
There’s a tomato basil hummus from Trader Joe’s that we absolutely love. We get it every grocery run.
So we thought why not try to make our own at home. A sun-dried tomato basil hummus that’s:
- Fresher.
- Cheaper.
- Healthier (because we have more control over the ingredients!).
So we did. And it was delicious.
Now before we get to the recipe, here’s why we’re so excited about this hummus.
Hummus-free for two weeks
We were on break for the last two weeks. If you missed it, here’s our Q3 2016 update.
Needless to say, we ate out a lot.
- At our wedding.
- At the MN State Fair.
- On our minimoon.
It was quite the ride. And, it’s summed up nicely by the picture below.
Anyway, we are back and excited to eat clean again. Let’s start with this new hummus.
Ready?
Other Noteworthy Versions
- Cooking Classy: Sun Dried Tomato Basil Hummus
- Add a Pinch: Sun Dried Tomato Hummus
Recipe
Sun-dried tomato basil hummus
You cannot go wrong with tomatoey, basil-y hummus recipe.
Ingredients:
- chickpeas - 2 15oz cans
- sun dried tomatoes in oil - 1 8 oz jar
- lemon - 1/4 fruit
- basil - 8 leaves
- tahini - 1/2 cup
- salt - 1/4 tsp
- olive oil (optional) - 1-4 Tbsp
Instructions:
1. Drain one can of chickpeas and add to Vitamix container
2. Leave second can of chickpeas undrained, add to container
3. Add entire contents of sun dried tomato jar including oil
4. Remove the rind from the lemon
5. Add lemon, basil, tahini and salt to the container
6. Ramp from variable speed 1 to 10 and blend on high for 3-4 minutes
7. Use the tamper to push ingredients from the corners into the blade
8. If you like a smoother consistency, add 1-4 Tbsp of olive oil halfway through
9. Stop when desired texture is achieved
10. Snap a pic and tag #lifeisnoyoke
11. Enjoy!
Useful tips for Sun-dried tomato basil hummus
Basically, this recipe is basic. But it photographed well, so we have several tips. 🙂
Buy sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil (we're gonna use it) at your local grocery store.
The oil has a great flavor (and smell, oy).
This is a perfect Vitamix recipe, but a food processor will work, too.
Just because it's a savory recipe doesn't mean you can't lick the spoon!
This sun dried tomato was not packed it oil. It's sole purpose is for garnish. Skip this unless you're fancy.
I’m enjoying my Vitamix Ascent which I got through your site Lenny, and use it EVERYDAY but I have to differ when it comes to using it to make hummus. I am sooo disappointed when I made it today – the texture is too smooth; so it’s texture is like the commercial ones. I have to continue to use my not top-line food processor for this one. Not casting aspersions to your recipe or to Vitamix (LOVE), just not all things made better by Vitamix.
Thanks for the feedback, Claire. And glad you’re using your Vitamix daily. 🙂
Thank you so much for sharing the recipe with us. In place of Tahini, I would simply add a couple of tablespoons of roasted sesame seeds which I always have on hand.
I like it!
Love this. I’ve made it twice now. If I run it for 3 minutes, it gets almost hot. Is that correct?
I’ve read that removing the “shells” from the chickpeas get you a more smooth hummus. My guess is that that also removes a lot of the natural fiber and nutritional goodness. And will also make you feel like you’re being subjected to cruel and unusual punishment. And, of course, if you use a Vitamix, it’s gonna be smoother and creamier anyway.
Ok, I’m going to have a heaping celery stick full of this delicious hummus right about…now.