Golden Hummus with Curried Roasted Chickpeas

This is a colorful twist on hummus, thanks to turmeric. All you need is 5 minutes and a handful of ingredients. You can serve it with optional roasted chickpeas. Enjoy it as a snack or as a spread in sandwiches, wraps and more.

How to Make Golden Hummus:

Here are the steps to make a simple golden hummus at home.

Roast the Optional Curried Chickpeas
If you would like to serve this hummus with roasted curried chickpeas, start by preheating the oven to 400ºF. Toss the curry powder, garam masala, garlic powder and salt in a medium bowl with the chickpeas and olive oil until well coated. Spread on a baking sheet and bake for 35-40 minutes or until crispy and golden.
Prepare the Hummus
Add canned chickpeas, garlic, tahini, lemon juice, water and olive oil to a food processor and process until smooth. Add the turmeric, cumin and salt and process until it turns a bright yellow color. Add more water if the hummus is too dry.
Serve
Serve the hummus with roasted chickpeas or other toppings of choice.

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Golden Hummus with Curried Roasted Chickpeas

This creamy golden hummus is spiced with turmeric and cumin. Serve it with vegetables, pita, crackers or more for a nutritious snack. You can also top them with simple curried roasted chickpeas.

Course Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine vegan, vegetarian

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 40

Total Time 50

Servings 2 cups

Ingredients

Golden Hummus

3 cups chickpeas, canned
2 medium garlic cloves
1/4 cup tahini
1/4 cup lemon juice, about 1 lemon
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
2 tablespoons water, as needed

Curried Roasted Chickpeas

1 can (540ml/19oz) chickpeas
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Prepare the roasted chickpeas

Preheat oven to 400ºF.
In a medium bowl, mix the curry powder, garam masala, garlic powder and salt.
Stir the chickpeas and olive oil with the spices until well coated.
Spread on a baking sheet and bake for 35-40 minutes or until crispy and golden.

Make the golden hummus

While the chickpeas are roasting, make the hummus. Add the chickpeas, garlic, tahini, lemon juice, water and olive oil to a food processor and process until smooth.
Add the turmeric, cumin and salt and process until it turns a bright yellow color. Add more water if the hummus is too dry.
Serve with roasted chickpeas, parsley and crushed red pepper. (optional)

Notes

Keep in the fridge in an airtight container for 3-5 days.

If you make this golden hummus, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! And if you try this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram!

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Masala Vegan says:

2016-06-24 at 8:48 am

Sounds delicious and looks gorgeous! Love the use of turmeric in Hummus ?
- Unsweetened Caroline says:
  
  2016-06-24 at 11:12 am
  
  Thank you so much! The turmeric worked perfectly in hummus. :)