Sun-dried Tomato Hummus

Elevate your afternoon with this irresistibly flavorful and creamy hummus. It makes a perfect companion to sliced veggies, healthy crackers, a wrap or sandwich!

Ingredients

• 1 can chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ¼ cup sesame tahini paste
• ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes, packed in olive oil (take them out of the jar with a fork to avoid excess oil) plus 1 Tbsp more for garnish
• ½ lemon, juiced
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp sea salt
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp cumin
• ¼ cup water, divided
• 2 Tbsp marinated artichoke heart brine, or 2 Tbsp olive oil
• ¼ cup marinated artichoke hearts, chopped (optional)

Instructions

1. In the bowl of a food processor fitted with an “S” blade, add the drained and rinsed chickpeas, minced garlic, tahini, sun-dried tomatoes, lemon juice, spices, and 2 Tbsp of the water.
2. Blend until smooth. Add the marinated artichoke heart brine, or the olive oil, and process until very smooth. If the mixture seems too thick, add in the extra 2 tbsp of water and process until you reach your desired consistency.
3. Pulse in the chopped artichoke hearts if using. Place the hummus in a bowl and top with the 1 Tbsp of reserved sun-dried tomatoes. Serve with sliced veggies and crackers for a side dish, or refrigerate for use all week!