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homemade hummus with lemon and dill in a white bowl.
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Lemon Dill Hummus

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Enjoy the bright, refreshing flavors of fresh lemon and dill in this lemon dill hummus! It's the perfect addition to your summertime charcuterie board and tastes heavenly with pita chips or toasted baguette slices!
Prep Time:5 minutes

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 can chickpeas 14 oz, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt or more to taste
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill
  • 2-4 tbsp tahini
  • 1-2 garlic cloves
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 lemon zested optional
  • 4-5 ice cubes

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients except the ice cubes to the bowl of your food processor. Blend until smooth.
  • Use your spatula to remove any hummus from the sides. Add the ice cubes and continue blending until as smooth as possible.
  • Add to your serving dish. Serve with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprig of fresh dill.

Notes

This lemon dill hummus will last for approximately 4-5 days in a sealed container in the fridge.

How to Cook Dried Chickpeas in the Instant Pot

Instead of using canned chickpeas, I almost always cook my garbanzo beans in the Instant Pot!
  • Add 1 cup of dried beans and about a quart of water, then set them for high pressure for 18 minutes.
  • Let the pressure reduce naturally for about 10 minutes, then release the rest of the steam.
I usually reserve some of the cooking liquid to thicken up my hummuses as needed. 
 
  • Add up to a teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes for a nice kick.
  • To substitute dried dill, you'll want to use a tablespoon of dried dill. It will take longer for the hummus to absorb the flavor of the dill, so plan to let the hummus rest in the fridge for a few hours before serving.
  • For a thinner hummus, dilute with ice water or more lemon juice.
  • If you aren't a fan of chick peas, you can also use canned white beans, like cannellini beans.
  • For a creamier texture, add a scoop of Greek yogurt.
  • To really taste the flavors, let the hummus come to room temperature before serving.
  • If you like heat, you can also add a few slices of fresh jalapeno!

Nutrition

Serving: 4ounces | Calories: 142kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Sodium: 433mg | Potassium: 70mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 233IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: middle eastern
Keyword: hummus with lemon and dill, lemon and dill hummus, lemon dill hummus
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 142kcal