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    Home > Appetizers and Beverages > Spicy Sun-dried Tomato Hummus Without Tahini

    Spicy Sun-dried Tomato Hummus Without Tahini

    Published: Dec 14, 2017 · Modified: Jul 12, 2022 by Lea Ann Brown · This post may contain affiliate links

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    I call this the non-hummus chickpea appetizer. This Spicy Sun-dried Tomato Basil Chickpea Spread just might become your new favorite appetizer recipe. Pure WOW with flavor. And hummus without tahini is an easy fix. See what brings this flavor packed sun-dried tomato hummus together.

    Spicy Sun-dried Tomato Chickpea Basil Appetizer Spread. A non hummus chickpea appetizer idea.

    The Party Season

    While the whole universe is immersed in Christmas Cookie and candy recipes, I always find myself working on party appetizer recipes this time of year.

    Tis the season. While Christmas parties and New Year’s Eve gatherings are filling our calendars, don’t forget, the Super Bowl will be here before you know it.  So I’m starting to test some Super bowl party appetizer recipes just in case we get invited to a party. (Hint hint).

    Let’s Talk About Keeping It Simple

    And is there anything better than easy appetizer recipes? And even better, easy appetizer recipes that are wow with flavor?

    This recipe comes from Colorado Classique. One of my favorite cookbooks and a series of cookbooks published by our Denver Junior League. Full of great Colorado inspired recipes and beautiful photographs.

    The recipe in the book is titled Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus. And even though we do blend one can of chickpeas with sun-dried tomatoes, to make this, I really felt it needed a more description title.

    It’s simply a hummus without tahini, and loaded with flavor. And it’s easy.

    Who can say no to mayo, Parmesan Cheese and basil. And did I mention 1 full teaspoon of cayenne pepper?  It’s an intriguing combination of flavors.

    There’s a Full Teaspoon of Cayenne In It

    This is so easy and full of flavor and I mean FULL of flavor. Don’t be afraid to use one full teaspoon of cayenne pepper. With all of the spicy food I cook, I actually was.  Cayenne can deliver quite the punch, and especially when you buy spices from a quality spice store like  Savory Spice Shop.  Their cayenne is really fresh and really full of zing, zip, and zap. I threw caution to the wind and threw in the whole teaspoon.

    Cayenne is an essential component to the flavor of this spread. This recipe is on the spicy side, but in a very good way. If you have concerns, use 1/2 teaspoon and add a little more at a time until you feel comfortable.

    Sun dried tomato hummus without tahini. Flavored with mayonnaise, cayenne, and parmesan cheese, say hello to your new favorite hummus.

    This dip/spread is so versatile. With all its flavor, it’s very good simply served with those mild flavored water crackers. And  a fabulous dip for corn chips. And of course mixed fresh veggies are always a good pairing. Especially the cool crunch of a cucumber.

    You Can Make A Sandwich

    Spicy Sun-dried tomato basil chick pea spread and cucumber sandwich

    And speaking of that cool crisp cucumber, I couldn’t resist making a cucumber sandwich. Trust me, this is a delicious vegetarian sandwich combo. Don’t forget micro green or sprouts to dress it up.

    I’ll be making this over and over. Easy as can be

    Sun Dried Tomato Hummus without Tahini

    Spicy Sun-dried tomato basil appetizer spread

    Say hello to our new favorite quick appetizer recipe.

    Loving using sun-dried tomatoes in appetizer recipes? Then you won’t want to miss:

    • Sun-dried Tomato Stuffed Brie Appetizer.
    • Sun-dried Tomato and Basil Crescent Rolls with Gruyere
    Sun dried tomato hummus without tahini. Flavored with mayonnaise, cayenne, and parmesan cheese, say hello to your new favorite hummus.

    Spicy Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus without Tahini

    Say hello to your new favorite hummus recipe. Flavored with cayenne, parmesan cheese and mayonnaise = delicious.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Appetizer Recipes
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 4 minutes
    Total Time: 19 minutes
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 106kcal
    Author: Lea Ann Brown

    Ingredients

    • 1 1/2 ounces dry sun-dried tomatoes
    • 6 cloves garlic next time I’ll use 4 cloves – a little too garlicky for me, crushed
    • 1 15-ounce can garbanzo beans drained
    • 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
    • 1/2 Cup mayonnaise
    • 2 Tablespoon lemon juice
    • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
    • 2 teaspoon dried basil
    • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • 1 teaspoon salt
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    Instructions

    • Blanch sun-dried tomatoes in boiling water for 4 minutes or until softened and drain. Chop garlic in a food processor with a metal blade until finely minced. Add rehydrated tomatoes and process until chopped into small pieces. Add garbanzo beans, olive oil, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Parmesan, basil, cayenne pepper and salt and process until smooth. Serve with crackers, toasted pita wedges or raw vegetables.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 294mg | Potassium: 135mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 124IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Sun-dried Tomato Hummus without Tahini …It’s What’s For an Appetizer

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    Comments

    1. Debra Eliotseats says

      December 17, 2017 at 6:23 am

      Oh! I want to make this and add olives! Looking for some lunch recipes for my glorious short week coming up! This will make the cut!

      Reply
    2. Chili says

      January 26, 2010 at 1:10 am

      Well I love sun dried tomatoes and I love hummus. This one is a no brainer for me. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    3. Steph says

      January 24, 2010 at 5:07 pm

      This looks good and easy enough. I love sun-dried tomatoes too!

      Reply
    4. Chris says

      January 24, 2010 at 9:27 pm

      I will make this for Alexis with fried pita chips, because it sounds so good. She’s a hummus freak.

      Reply
      • leaannbrown says

        January 24, 2010 at 10:29 pm

        Thanks Chris and as always, thanks for stopping by.

        Reply
    5. Joanne says

      January 24, 2010 at 1:28 pm

      If I were having a party. AND if you lived anywhere in the near vicinity, or were willing to come to NY for the weekend – you would totally be invited. But only if you agreed to bring this hummus. Because it looks and sounds fantastic.

      Reply
      • leaannbrown says

        January 24, 2010 at 1:43 pm

        If I were coming to NY for that weekend I’d most certainly come and bring that dip. As always, thanks for stopping by Joanne

        Reply
    6. Vickie says

      January 24, 2010 at 4:56 pm

      MMM love hummus and love sun-dried tomatoes . . . a double hit for me! I’m going to try this one. I only have oil packed tomatoes, but I’m going to rinse them and see how they work. Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
      • leaannbrown says

        January 24, 2010 at 5:17 pm

        They should work just fine. I didn’t even do the “soaking the dry ones” instruction. Just threw them in.

        Thanks Vickie

        Reply
    7. Linda says

      January 24, 2010 at 3:49 pm

      Joanne is from NY? … ahhhh… a fellow New Yorker… but I’m currently in Georgia (bypassing the NY winter)….

      The dip looks terrific… and easy… my kind of recipe… thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • leaannbrown says

        January 24, 2010 at 5:18 pm

        As always, thanks for stopping by Linda

        Reply
    8. Christine @ Fresh Local and Best says

      January 24, 2010 at 6:02 am

      One of my friends recommended Savory Spice shop, it’s incredible! This hummus looks very good!

      Reply
    9. buffalo dick says

      January 23, 2010 at 11:02 pm

      Good looking dip! I’ve seen hummus really grow in popularity…

      Reply
      • leaannbrown says

        January 24, 2010 at 2:00 pm

        Thanks BD. Plus it’s so easy to make.

        Reply
    10. Kristi Rimkus says

      January 23, 2010 at 9:30 pm

      I love hummus, and it’s so much better made from scratch. Caveman at Caution:Caveman Cooking gave me an Honest Award recently. Part of accepting the award is to pass it along to your favorite blogs. I’m passing it along to your blog. 🙂

      http://motherrimmy.com/wordpress/?p=4207

      Kristi

      Reply
      • leaannbrown says

        January 23, 2010 at 11:04 pm

        Omg THANKS so much for the award. My first! 🙂 Am heading over to Caveman to take a look at a new blog for me. And yes, this is my first home made hummus and want to find more recipes. Sooooo easy to make. Thanks Kristi.

        Reply
    11. April says

      January 23, 2010 at 5:55 pm

      Just picked up some sun-dried tomatoes, so this one is getting bookmarked!

      Reply

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