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Healthier than the store-bought kind and so easy to make, this Whipped Garlic Hummus will be your new favorite dip!

Healthier than the store-bought kind and so easy to make, this Whipped Garlic Hummus will be your new favorite dip!

Now that the new year is officially upon us and the first few months seems to be the focus of getting all healthy and fit, I feel like I need to make an effort to eat better.

Don’t get me wrong, I try to watch what I eat most of the time. But now that everyone is on the kick of working out and eating healthier, it gives me just a little more motivation to do so.

One of my favorite dips to eat that’s on the healthier side is hummus. I simply can’t get enough of it and have been known to eat more than my fair share in just one sitting. I go through hummus like nobody’s business and am not ashamed to admit it.

So after I received a new food processor for Christmas (it was a sad day when my old one broke), I decided to make this Whipped Garlic Hummus with Parmesan Tortilla Chips.

Healthier than the store-bought kind and so easy to make, this hummus is my new favorite dip! And because tortilla chips are often my choice to dip into, I decided to make my own chips. And they’re super easy to whip up!

Healthier than the store-bought kind and so easy to make, this Whipped Garlic Hummus will be your new favorite dip!

If you’ve never made your own hummus before, then your totally missing out. Not only is it a breeze to whip up, but it requires just a few simple ingredients! And since I’m the biggest garlic addict around, making this Whipped Garlic Hummus was a no-brainer.

So let’s get down to the recipes! To make this Whipped Garlic Hummus, you need just a few simple ingredients. The only thing that you may not have in your kitchen is tahini paste, which is a necessity to make this delicious dip. You can find it in the ethnic aisle of your grocery store, in the Mediterranean section.

Simply combine a can of chick peas, tahini paste, olive oil, lemon juice, minced, salt, and pepper into the food processor. Pulse until it reaches your desired consistency and your healthy snack is ready to be devoured!

The creamy garlic flavor and smooth texture of the chick peas creates a delectable, yet healthy dip that is perfect to serve with pita chips, carrots, or peppers. Drizzle a little olive oil on top and sprinkle on some crushed red pepper, and you have the easiest and tastiest Whipped Garlic Hummus that is perfect to jump-start the road to a healthier you!

Healthier than the store-bought kind and so easy to make, this Whipped Garlic Hummus will be your new favorite dip!

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Healthier than the store-bought kind and so easy to make, this Whipped Garlic Hummus will be your new favorite dip!
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Whipped Garlic Hummus

Healthier than the store-bought kind and so easy to make, this Whipped Garlic Hummus will be your new favorite dip!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword garlic recipe, hummus recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

Whipped Garlic Hummus:

  • 1 (15 ounce) can chick peas drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup tahini paste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Parmesan Tortilla Chips

  • 12 soft tortilla shells
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 5 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon sea salt

Instructions

  • In a good processor, combine the chick peas, tahini paste, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt and pepper. Pulse until it reaches your desired consistency. The longer you blend it, the creamier the mixture will be.
  • Pour mixture into a dish and top with a drizzle of olive oil and some crushed red pepper, if desired. Set aside.
  • To make the tortilla chips, preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Cut each tortilla shell into six wedges. Place onto prepared baking sheets and lightly brush both sides with olive oil. Sprinkle garlic powder, Parmesan cheese, and sea salt over chips (flip over if you would like both sides coated).
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes or until chips are crispy and golden. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes.

Notes

Hummus will keep refrigerated for up to one week.
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By Gayle |

Comments

  1. Mir says

    The only thing better than a pita chip is a tortilla chip with parmesan! All of this looks so great. And the eating healthy thing is easy when food is this delicious!
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  2. Laura says

    I love how you through me for a tail spin with this recipe Gayle! I wasn't expecting hummus, thanks for sharing. Been meaning to make some, although I've never tackled it. Thanks for the inspiration! And those tortilla chips, they just look fantastic, don't you just love anything Parm! Addicting. You know, even though I can by chips for 2 for $5, that's only when they are on sale and we go through both bags ! And they are only "ok" Your chips look fantastic, haven't made those either but now I need to try!
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    • Gayle says

      Thanks so much, Laura! I was amazed at how easy tortilla chips are to make! I love the store-bought kind too, but I'm definitely going to make my own more often!
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    • Gayle says

      Oh man, I go through store-bought hummus way too fast, Sarah! And this homemade kind is even better. Thanks for the kind words!
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  7. Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says

    Gayle, I think I could give you a run for your money in the hummus department! :P Between my kids and I, we go through hummus like nobody’s business too! :) and oh my gawd, I love the hummus but I especially love the Parmesan Tortilla Chips!!! whoa, those look so good and I love the color from the grated parmesan. . those are gorgeous!!!
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    • Gayle says

      Why is hummus just so darn addicting?! :) I think you and your kids would love these chips, too! They're the perfect crunch to dip into!
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  11. Mira says

    I totally agree Gayle! Just recently started making hummus at home and it is so quick, easy and inexpensive. Need to try this whipped garlic one asap! Pinned!
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  16. Cyndi @ My Kitchen Craze says

    I love home made hummus!! It is seriously the best! How funny that I was just thinking that I need to post a hummus recipe on the blog and here you are! ;) Love the home made pita chips too. Never made those before and you make it looks easy and yummy. Pinned!
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  17. Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says

    Homemade hummus is our favorite! We go through so many batches too that sometimes I'll just buy a package whenever I"m too lazy to make more haha. Yours looks absolutely perfect! I love how creamy it is and those homemade pita chips look positively irresistible!
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  21. Medha @ Whisk & Shout says

    So random confession... I used to hate hummus. It's super strange because hummus is the quintessential 'vegan' food. But, I always disliked it. UNTIL I had real homemade hummus! Boy, is there a difference. I've just gotten into it and I love garlicky things, I've gotta try this :)
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    • Gayle says

      Thanks, Andrea! I find the longer your blend the ingredients, the more creamy the hummus gets. I actually have never shelled the chickpeas before when I've made hummus. Have you tried that? I'd be curious to see if it comes out differently!
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  24. Mariah @ Mariah's Pleasing Plates says

    I have never made my own hummus but you make it look easy! Pinned! And those chips...yum!!!!!!
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  28. Stacey @ Bake.Eat.Repeat. says

    I was surprised how quick and easy it was to make hummus the first time I made it. So easy! This hummus looks so good, and I love those parmesan tortilla chips! I've never made my own tortilla chips, i will definitely have to try that!
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  35. Ceara @ Ceara's Kitchen says

    This hummus looks wonderful, Gayle! It looks so perfectly whipped - I love it! AI need to tackle making my own tortilla chips at home! I can't believe I've never tried it before - I could only imagine how delicious the results are :)
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