I’m not a die-hard buffalo wing lover, but I do appreciate the flavor. Recently I picked up a few cans of garbanzo beans with the intention of making hummus. You see, I bring my lunch to work nearly every day. I really try to pack healthy lunches because when I’m at work, I have no choice but to eat the serving of vegetables or piece of fruit. By getting some of these nutrients in during the day, I don’t feel guilty about eating a cookie (or three) later that evening.
Lately I felt like my lunches were getting boring and I needed a little extra motivation to eat them every day, which is where the hummus came in. From Food Network Magazine, this is a much healthier way to get that buffalo fix. Though this was best with carrots and celery, I bet it’d be really good with crackers or as a sandwich spread as well. If serving it at a party, I’d probably sprinkle some blue cheese on top…I found myself wishing I had some last time!
Buffalo Wing Hummus
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
Description
This Buffalo Wing Hummus combines the spicy, tangy flavors of buffalo wings with creamy hummus, perfect for a healthier snack or party dip.
Ingredients
- 1 can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained and rinsed (1/4 cup liquid reserved)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/8 cup tahini (you can omit if you don’t have, though this is what gives hummus its true taste/texture)
- 1/8 cup fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp barbecue sauce
- 2 tbsp hot sauce (I used Frank’s buffalo sauce)
- 1/2 tbsp distilled white vinegar
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- In the bowl of a food processor, combine the drained chickpeas, reserved chickpea liquid, garlic, tahini, lemon juice, paprika, barbecue sauce, hot sauce, vinegar, and salt.
- Puree the mixture until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. If the hummus is too thick, add more reserved chickpea liquid, a tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
- Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl and, if desired, sprinkle with blue cheese before serving.
Notes
This hummus is best served with carrots and celery, but it also pairs well with crackers or as a sandwich spread. For a party, consider topping with blue cheese for extra flavor. If you don’t have tahini, you can omit it, though it contributes to the traditional hummus taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 0
