
This creamy, healthy hummus dip will satisfy your snack cravings. Curry paste gives it an extra kick of flavor.
It’s starting already. You know what I’m talking about – the holiday treats. In our house, that means Nutella Fudge, Dulce de Leche No-Bake Cookies and Chocolate & Peppermint Wedding Cookies. But I’ve found a way to contend with the little rascals without emerging from the holidays looking as though I sucked on a helium canister hose.
I’m trying a little bit of reverse psychology. Instead of telling myself what I shouldn’t eat, I’m telling myself what I can eat. A little bell went off in my head when Bethne, the instructor of the strength-training class I attend two times per week, offered all of us a challenge. Listed on the sheet, amongst other things were: 1) eat a big salad at least one time per day, 2) eat at least two fresh fruits each day and 3) eat beans every day (that’s where this hummus comes in).
When I follow these guidelines each day, I fill up on fiber and lean protein, and often lose the craving for the junk. But if I still want a piece of Nutella fudge at the end of the day, then then fudge it will be!
When I get the munchies in the middle of the afternoon, this hummus, along with some whole wheat crackers or raw veggies, takes off the edge. There is always a bottle of curry paste in my fridge because it’s one of the main ingredients in my Mum’s Chicken & Potato Curry. It can be found in the international food aisle of most supermarkets.
The recipe:
In the bowl of a food processor or heavy-duty blender, combine all of the ingredients.
Puree until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
Transfer to a serving bowl, and serve with crackers and/or fresh raw vegetables.
Other healthy snacks options:
Cookin’ Canuck’s Greek Chicken Pinwheel Sandwiches
Cookin’ Canuck’s Creamy White Bean Dip with Parmesan Cheese & Sage
Cara’s Healthy Cravings’ Multi-seed Crackers with Beet Hummus
Pastry Affairs Maple Roasted Chickpeas
Carla’s Confections Cinnamon Apple Chips
From the kitchen of Cookin Canuck. www.cookincanuck.com
Ingredients
- 1 can (14 oz.) chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
- 2 1/2 tsp mild curry paste (such as Patak's)
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- Pinch of cayenne pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In the bowl of a food processor or heavy-duty blender, combine all of the ingredients.
- Puree until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Transfer to a serving bowl, and serve with crackers and/or fresh raw vegetables.






















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I have to wonder why I never thought to put curry in my hummus. It’s kind of perfect! Ok… you’ve officially inspired me!
What a fabulous dip! This looks awesome!
Dara, i love this post. I’m a big fan of hummus dips. And i already tried the hummus, goat cheese, arugula wrapps. So good!! Thanks for the post!
I haven’t tried a curry flavored hummus before, I usually stick to a spicey one or roasted red pepper so I better get off my boring behind and give it a go to make room for more nutella fudge.
Love this!! And you’re right, I always have curry paste in the fridge!
This sounds great! One of my favorite restaurants in Asheville, NC serves a curry hummus that I get every time I’m there. I’ve been wanting to try to make some at home – yum!
delish– i heart hummus but have never made my own before…
If you’re going to make basic hummus, you need tahini (Middle Eastern sesame paste), which isn’t listed as an ingredient here. Just FYI
I eat hummus almost daily with my lunch – I love the curry addition!
Coolest idea EVER. Curry and hummus??
This looks great and I need that same encouragement to eat healthy snacks before Nutella goodies! I was lucky enough to use some hotel points to “buy” a Vitamix. It arrives this Friday and hummus is on the top of the list of recipes to try out. Can’t wait!
Thanks for the shout out!
I know I would love your hummus!
LOVE the guidelines! Need to put them on my fridge!
What a great hummus combination. This seriously sounds amazing Dara.
We really, really love hummus but I have never thought to add curry, I love it. And I love making hummus in my Blendtec – so powerful!
Those are great guidelines to follow. This hummus sounds so delicious. Hummus is one of my favorite snacks with some pita bread or spread on a sandwich.
I loooove curry and can’t believe I never thought to add curry paste to hummus! Pure brilliance! Wonderful, healthy snack!
This looks fantastic, Dara. The bold flavor of the curry is definitely very satisfying.
Great spin on a classic.
Thanks for sharing those food tips too. Such a great idea! I’ll be adopting those….. now
What a brilliant idea, we love homous and my husband and son are curry addicts so this is something I’m going to have to try!
I love hummus and I love curry! Perfect hummus recipe! Can’t wait to make it!
Great idea to add curry to hummus. A natural combination. My husband and I are keeping it lean during the holiday season, so this is perfect!
I’ve never tried hummus but love roasted chickpeas. Is the texture much like peanut butter? I know I really should jump on the hummus bandwagon soon with this recipe.
I’ve figured out that I need to set some sort of guidelines for myself during this time of year. This year, I’ve been eating a green smoothie with my eggs for breakfast, which really helps me fill up and get 2 servings of veggies and 2 of fruits almost before my feet hit the floor. That way, even if things get derailed later in the day, I know it started right!
Love the hummus recipe!
Love this idea for hummus! And I hear ya – I’m trying to curb myself away from the sugar this season. Hummus is totes the perfect answer for that!
Dear Dara,
I came to your blog from twiter and wanted to tell you how wonderful it is! The pictures, the recipes, the great ideas… I am so glad I found you:0)
I love hummus and often make at home. Never tried with curry flavor. What a new twist!
I really love hummus! That little wrap with all those fresh veggies and the hummus looks so amazing! I am having a hard time pulling myself away from the sweets right now… but I really need to! This looks like an awesome healthy and tasty option. Thanks for the link up too! You are too sweet