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Chimichurri Hummus

By Erin · August 11, 2022 · Leave a Comment

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Chimichurri Hummus is the best of both worlds: creamy homemade hummus topped with swirls of herby chimichurri. Both are made in a food processor, and make for a delicious appetizer! 

bowl of hummus with chimichurri and pita bread

My final vacation recipe is this easy chimichurri hummus, which I had and loved at Balagan. It's a very easy appetizer or snack, and great for indecisive people like myself, who can't decide what they want. Why choose one when you can have both?!

I love my buttery Turkish hummus, but this version with chimichurri gives that recipe a run for its money. It packs more flavor, and is a great way to use up fresh herbs, specifically parsley. 

Recipe features

  • Garlicky hummus combines with herby chimichurri for a snack that pairs well with carrots, chips, naan, and/or pita bread.
  • An easy way to use up fresh parsley. 

Ingredients

This is a summary of the main ingredients; the full ingredient list is below in the recipe card.

Chickpeas - Drained, rinsed and peeled. Yes, peeling garbanzo beans is a little annoying, but it creates a much creamier consistency than if you leave the skins on. It's worth it!

Tahini - Tahini is an essential hummus ingredient, but if you want to switch it up, you could use melted butter instead (yes really!).

Garlic - You'll use garlic in both the hummus and the chimichurri, so don't leave it out.

Parsley - Fresh parsley is a must for chimichurri -- no substitutions!

Vinegar - Red wine vinegar is the way to go! 

Oil - Preferably olive oil, as other oils won't provide as much or the correct flavor. If you have to substitute, use avocado oil.

Instructions 

Step 1: Make the hummus. Start by adding the peeled chickpeas, along with the tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and salt to the bowl of a food processor. Then, pulse for 20 seconds or so before adding the water in through the top. Continue pulsing, scraping down the sides as needed, until the consistency is smooth and creamy. 

Scoop the hummus out into a bowl, using the back of a spoon to smooth it out. Rinse the food processor out. 

hummus in a food processor

Step 2: Make the chimichurri sauce. Next, add the parsley, garlic, red wine vinegar, salt, oregano, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes to the food processor and pulse. With the motor still running, pour the olive oil in through the top and continue pulsing until everything is combined. 

chimichurri sauce in a food processor

Step 3: Assemble. Dollop the chimichurri overtop of the hummus. Serve it with pita bread, veggies or chips and enjoy! 

Tips and tricks

  • If you don't own a food processor, you should be able to make this in a small blender instead (think: Nutribullet); but, you may need to add more liquid, so keep that in mind.
  • Always do a taste test and add more garlic/salt/pepper to taste.
  • Want to take it to the next level? Make my crunchy roasted chickpeas to serve on top of this! I recommend using some type of garlic/garlic herb seasoning for them. 

What should I serve this with?

This is delicious on its own, but it's be even better alongside my Air Fryer Lamb Chops, Lamb Burgers, Mediterranean Hummus Bowls, or my Stuffed Zucchini Boats. 

Can this be made in advance?

I wouldn't! However, you can peel the chickpeas ahead of time and store them in a sealed container in the refrigerator until you're ready to use them. That way, everything is ready to go and the whole recipe should take only 10 minutes to make. 

hummus in a bowl topped with chimichurri and a slice of pita bread

More easy appetizers

  • Chili Roasted Pistachios
  • Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Flatbread
  • Broccoli Cauliflower Salad 

If you made this recipe, be sure to leave a comment and star rating below. Thanks!

bowl of hummus with chimichurri and pita bread

Chimichurri Hummus

Chimichurri Hummus is the best of both worlds: creamy homemade hummus topped with swirls of herby chimichurri. Both are made in a food processor, and make for a delicious appetizer! 
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Author: Erin

Ingredients

for the hummus:

  • 14 oz. chickpeas drained, rinsed, peeled
  • â…“ cup tahini
  • 3 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil plus more as needed
  • 1 large garlic clove
  • ½ teaspoon salt

for the chimichurri:

  • 1 cup parsley packed
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • â…“ cup olive oil plus more as needed
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

  • Start by making the hummus: If you haven't already, drain and rinse the chickpeas in a fine mesh strainer. Then, remove the peels from the chickpeas (this step takes 10 minutes or so, but it's 100% worth it and creates the creamiest hummus!).
  • Plus the peeled chickpeas in the food processor, along with the tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and salt. Pulse for 15 seconds, then pour the olive oil in through the top and continue pulsing until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. Scoop the hummus out into a bowl, then rinse out the food processor.
  • Next, make the chimichurri: add the parsley, garlic, vinegar, salt, oregano, paprika, and red pepper flakes and pulse for 10-15 seconds. Pour the olive oil in through the top and continue pulsing until the chimichurri is blended, scraping the sides down as needed.
  • Drizzle the chimichurri overtop of the hummus and enjoy!

Notes

*Calories are per serving and are an estimation; serving size is 4-8 

Nutrition

Calories: 365kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Sodium: 405mg | Potassium: 331mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 937IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 3mg
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Erin is the recipe developer, writer and photographer behind the healthy food blog, The Almond Eater. She's been blogging since 2014 and loves to create food for many different diets, including vegan, gluten free and/or Whole30 recipes.

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