Does homemade hummus taste better than store bought?

The taste: I have to admit it tasted a little bit different to the shop-bought hummus I am used to, but definitely in a good way . I added more than a squeeze of lemon juice and it had a really fresh taste and just tasted light and healthier, yet the texture also felt more substantial than shop-bought.

Why does homemade hummus go bad?

Once the dip is left open and unrefrigerated, it is exposed to various bacteria and microbes that may accelerate its spoilage , and it does go bad if left out for too long.. If you plan to store some for later, it is best to minimize the amount of time it spends unrefrigerated, and try to keep it free of contamination.

Why does my homemade hummus taste bad?

Another cause might be that your lemon is a bit old , causing it to taste more bitter than sour. Lastly, if you've added too much garlic or just happened to used a particularly strong clove, it'll leave the hummus with a very pungent, raw taste.

Why do you have to eat hummus within 7 days?

Store-bought hummus may have a longer shelf life than homemade, depending on how it is prepared. But both varieties should last up to 7 days in the refrigerator (for prepared hummus this applies once the container is opened). Like any food, hummus is perishable and is prone to spoilage .

What can I add to hummus to make it tastier?

Next, enhance the blank slate of flavor with a few squeezes of lemon juice, a sprinkling of garlic salt, a turn of freshly cracked pepper, a heavy-handed sprinkle of paprika, and a generous drizzle of your nicest olive oil . Bonus points if you have an herby olive oil on hand with a little color to it.

Does homemade hummus taste better?

Homemade hummus is easy to make and tastes much better than anything you can buy at the store . You will need tahini, a paste made from sesame seeds. Buy it or make it yourself — here's our recipe for tahini. To leave it out, add more olive oil.

Is it worth it to make my own hummus?

Store-bought flavor and texture disappointments aside, the math in favor of making my own hummus is reason enough. (Put simply: it's cheaper.) Learning how to make hummus is so easy, delicious, and well worth it . You can get very serious about making hummus from scratch.

Why does my homemade hummus taste bland?

Tahin and garbanzo beans are typically quite bland and since they make up most of the the bulk of the ingredients, without salt, your hummus will be pretty tasteless. I do a few things that elevate my hummus. I sauté my garlic in good olive oil with ground cumin before adding it.

Why is homemade hummus not creamy?

You might need more tahini, garlic, lemon and/or salt and very likely more chickpea water . Add a bit of each as you need, the recipe explains. "Blitz the hummus until very smooth, a few minutes at least. Don't worry about the hummus being too loose; it will thicken as it sits."

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For the final recipe on Day 7 of “Hip Hip for Hummus Week”, we visit a classic cheesy dip translated into a healthier (and vegan) alternative — spinach and artichoke hummus!

I thought it would be a fun experiment, but was surprised by how much I loved this recipe! The classic spin-artichoke combination, paired with the rich tahini and lemon juice proved to be even more flavorful (in my opinion!) than the classic dip I’ve made for years! And…you get to trade in a bunch of extra fiber for all of that cheese. :)

I’m sure I’ll still continue to make both, but this is a wonderful alternative for whenever you get the spinach artichoke craving! And, with no baking required, it can be whipped up in less than 5 minutes. Perfect!

As a recap, here were the 7 recipes in “Hip Hip for Hummus Week”. Enjoy!!

Classic Hummus
Black Bean Hummus
Edamame Hummus
Guacamummus/Hummamole (Avocado Hummus)
Spinach Artichoke Hummus

Spinach Artichoke Hummus

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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 3 -5 cups hummus prepared 1x

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You’ll love this Spinach Artichoke Hummus Recipe! A healthy, yummy idea to serve as a snack, appetizer, or game day!

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1 (15 oz.) can chickpeas, drained (juice reserved)
4 cups fresh spinach, loosely packed
1/2 cup artichoke hearts
2 Tbsp. tahini
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
salt and pepper, to taste

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Combine all ingredients in a food processor, and blend until smooth. If you desire a thinner consistency, add in a few extra tablespoons of the reserved chickpea juice.

Ali’s Tip:

To give this an extra kick, I also tried adding in a seeded fresh jalapeno, and it was fantastic! You could even add in half of a pepper if you’d like.

Also, to make this taste a little more like classic spinach-artichoke dip, just mix in 1/4 (or 1/2 cup) grated parmesan cheese.

posted on April 19, 2010 by Ali

Appetizers, Dips / Salsas, Game Day, Main Dishes, Spreads

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26 comments on “Spinach Artichoke Hummus”

Amanda — April 19, 2010 @ 8:44 am Reply

Just wanted to pop in and say that I LOVE these hummus recipes! My favorite (so far) is the guac. Thanks for posting them!! Can’t wait to try this one tonight
noobcook — April 19, 2010 @ 10:45 am Reply

really reminds me of spring, love the cheery green!
Michelle — April 19, 2010 @ 3:49 pm Reply

What a great idea. Spinach/artichoke dip is an all-time fave and so is hummus. Why didn’t I ever think to bring them together??
yummy supper — April 19, 2010 @ 7:01 pm Reply

Just saw your photo on food gawker. That hummus looks delicious! I already am a hummus fan and the addition of spinach and artichoke is inspired.
Thanks for sharing,
E
Kevin (Closet Cooking) — April 20, 2010 @ 7:07 pm Reply

A spinach artichoke hummus sounds really good!
Ali's Mom — April 21, 2010 @ 11:52 am Reply

Que deliciosa! Can’t wait to try this!
A-Man — April 21, 2010 @ 2:03 pm Reply

Great recipes for hummus!
A really nice blog you have!
Greetings from Germany.
Jen @ My Kitchen Addiction — April 22, 2010 @ 12:33 pm Reply
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Ooh… yum! I love hummus and my hubby is a huge fan of spinach artichoke dip. Perhaps if I make this, we will both be happy!
Joanne — April 23, 2010 @ 10:51 am Reply

I am a tried and true spinach and artichoke dip addict, so this is definitely going to have to take a test drive through my kitchen. Looks amazing!
Maria — April 28, 2010 @ 2:45 pm Reply

Love this hummus!
Shannon — June 18, 2010 @ 1:11 am Reply

just made this hummus today… IT. IS. DELICIOUS!!!!
Alyssa — February 11, 2012 @ 11:07 am Reply

I just made this and it is SOO good! It’ doesn’t taste like typical hummus – way better! The artichokes and garlic add the best flavor. And the vibrant green color makes it look super healthy. Addicting with gluten-free crackers!
Sarah — March 8, 2012 @ 5:15 pm Reply

I just whipped this up. Yum. Such a nice vibrant color. I like extra lemon squeezed on top of this. I didn’t miss the cheese. Thank you for the recipe!
Ashley T — April 14, 2012 @ 7:18 pm Reply

Thanks for this recipe! I just made it and it tastes awesome! I will definitely share this! :)
Kris @ kriswithbliss.com — November 8, 2013 @ 8:11 pm Reply

WOAH! this looks sooooo good, I’m going to need to try it soon!
Blessings!
Kris @ kriswithbliss.com
jeanne — February 21, 2015 @ 6:45 am Reply

Very GREEN. Perfect for St. Patty’s Day gathering.
Fiona L — July 5, 2015 @ 4:17 am Reply

i made this last week – YUM! It turned out so much better than I thought. I’m going to be controversial and say I prefer it to real hummus. Quick n easy, thank you for sharing.
- Hayley @ Gimme Some Oven — July 6, 2015 @ 10:38 am
  
  Thanks Fiona, we’re so happy you liked it! :)
Deb — February 7, 2016 @ 7:41 am Reply

Just checking… you are using canned artichoke hearts in water, not marinated? Fresh?
- Hayley @ Gimme Some Oven — February 8, 2016 @ 2:05 pm
  
  Hi Deb! We use the jarred ones. We hope you enjoy this!
Lior Krolewicz — June 1, 2017 @ 9:56 am Reply

Spinach + Artichoke + Hummus – YES, PLEASE :) The picture does it justice and by far my favorite dip….Delicious!
- Hayley @ Gimme Some Oven — June 9, 2017 @ 12:39 pm
  
  Thank you, Lior, we’re so glad you enjoy it! :)
Lori O. — March 7, 2018 @ 4:58 pm Reply

I tried them all and they were absolutely delicious. Thank you for the recipes.
Jill — May 17, 2018 @ 3:36 pm Reply

I LOVE this recipe!! First of all, homemade is so much better tasting than store bought. Secondly, this is so healthy and very tasting. Thank you so much for sharing!!
Lori — August 31, 2018 @ 12:24 pm Reply

I love this hummus! I added 1/8 tsp of cayenne pepper, wow! I’ve received so many compliments. Thank you so much for the recipe.
Christie Goodman — March 7, 2020 @ 11:45 am Reply

I made this and loved it. Only change I will make in the future is that the garlic was very strong, so I will probably roast or lightly saute it before I put it in next time. Or just use less potent garlic!

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