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Dill Pickle Hummus on a plate topped with olive oil and chopped pickles.
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Dill Pickle Hummus

Dill Pickle Hummus only requires 10 minutes to make and is packed with tahini, dill and chopped dill pickles. It is the perfect snack with pita chips or spread for a sandwich!
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 1.5 Cups
Calories: 165kcal
Author: Megan Calipari
Cost: $3

Equipment

  • 1 Food Processor
  • 1 Rubber Spatula
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons

Ingredients

  • 15 oz Can of Chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • ¼ Cup Tahini
  • 2 tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 2 tablespoon Pickle Brine
  • 2 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 Medium Clove of Garlic
  • ½ teaspoon Dried Dill
  • 1-2 tablespoon Water
  • ¼-1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt use less if using fine grain salt
  • 3 tablespoon Chopped Dill Pickles see note
  • Toppings like additional olive oil and chopped pickles

Instructions

  • In the bowl of a food processor, combine chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, pickle brine, olive oil, garlic and dill. Process on high until smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
    15 oz Can of Chickpeas, drained and rinsed, ¼ Cup Tahini, 2 Tbsp Lemon Juice, 2 Tbsp Pickle Brine, 2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 1 Medium Clove of Garlic, ½ tsp Dried Dill
  • Scrape the sides of the bowl down, then add 1-2 tablespoons of water depending on your desired consistency. See note. Add kosher salt, starting with ¼ teaspoon and process on high until combined, about 10 seconds. Taste for seasoning and add additional salt if necessary.
    1-2 Tbsp Water
  • Add chopped dill pickles to the food processor and pulse 5-10 times to incorporate them. But, don't completely puree them.
    3 Tbsp Chopped Dill Pickles
  • Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl and top with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of additional chopped pickles. Serve.
    Toppings like additional olive oil and chopped pickles

Notes

Do not use bread and butter pickles or half-sour pickles!
2 tablespoons of water were perfect for me. It will look a little loose, but the hummus will firm up slightly as it chills in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25Cups | Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 201mg | Potassium: 158mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 23IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1mg