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~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~
Smoked Paprika and Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus is full of robust flavors. The main flavor that really shines through is the smoked paprika. Keep in mind that not all paprikas are the same. Some are sweet, some are spicy and some are smoky!
For this recipe, I used a Spanish Smoked Sweet Paprika which is also known as Pimenton de la Vera, Dulce. I love the way that sounds… Pimenton de la Vera, Dulce and Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus.
Spanish sweet peppers are slowly dried in the sun then smoked over an oak burning fire for several weeks. The results impart an unbelievably rich and smokey flavor. The resulting smokey-sweet powder can be put on pretty much anything demanding a warm, complex flavor profile. My hummus is one those.
I didn’t grow up eating hummus but I am thankful that it found its way into my life. This recipe is wonderful as a veggie dip, a spread for crackers or even as a great mayonnaise replacement on a sandwich. You could even thin some of it out with a little nut milk and wa-la! A perfect salad dressing.
Update: I have tested this recipe with canned chickpeas and at the time, doing it in a blender versus the food processor. The texture is much heavier and creamier. I had to add about 1/3 cup of the sun-dried tomato soak water to get it to blend nicely. Other than that, it turned out wonderful. It’s always good to have options so I thought it was good to share. Blessings, amie sue
Ingredients: Yields 2 1/2 cups
Dear Amie, I bless this blog!!
I’m new to rawfoodism and still have questions regarding garbanzo peas and legumes in general. what i wonder is why do you choose to avoid raw –sprouted or not– chickpeas? And why raw foodists don´t seem to use legumes in their dishes?
Welcome Rawish… so glad you stopped by my site. I hope you find some helpful information along your journey! Personally, I don’t eat legumes because my body has a hard time digesting them. You can surely soak and sprout them, it is more of an individual preference. Many blessings! amie sue
Good Evening Amie Sue,
What a wonderful time in my kitchen this week! Chocolate Macaroons, Carrot Cake (which is absolutely delish by the way…thank you!), Granola and now this Hummus recipe! That doesn’t include the raw meals we have eaten the last four days!
Can’t wait to try this hummus dip! I have always used cashews in the hummus that I have made and despite a reservation or two of just using veggies…I will, of course trust your skill and talent and give it a whirl!
Question…I don’t have smoked Paprika; would chipolte powder give a similar taste?
Blessings, Robyn
It sounds like you are having so much fun Robyn. That is wonderful! Feels “grounding” doesn’t it. :) You should be just fine using the chipolte powder in place of the paprika. Start with a smaller measurement and taste test as you increase. Darn you, you are making me hungry. lol Let me know how it goes. Have a wonderful weekend! amie sue
Well we did it again Amie Sue! You and I rocked this Hummus! I used 1/2 tsp chipotle and 1/2 tsp paprika…WOWZA is it every glorious! It has some serious kick to it (in my Canadian opinion!) But it is truly delicious! NO more cashews in my hummus ever again! Thanks for the help!
By the way? I made your Not Tuna again…and OMG it is a HIT! My clients, My Man and My mouth…are all sayin LOVE, LOVE, LOVE! So Good wrapped in a Savoy cabbage leave, on your Cheezy Almond Bread or by the fork full!
Thank you & Many Blessings to you this evening! Robyn
Yay! So happy to hear that Robyn! Thank you so much for sharing this with me. You made my evening. :) Nothing wrong spicing things up every once in a while. hehe Your a sweetheart! Have a blessed evening! amie sue
Amie, I love this recipe and of course your site. I reference it A LOT, and have directed people new to raw to it as well. I have been only raw about a year, and still feel like a baby in learning it all. Since changing my diet, it is the first time in my life that I have fallen in love with eating and preparing meals. It was always intimidating for me to cook until I created a deep love relationship with my Vitamix (ha ha ha). I have not been able to purchase a dehydrator as of yet, but it is on my wish list. I look forward to all the new recipes you are posting, keep us intrigued.
Blessings,
Aimee (we have a wonderful name spelt in a few interesting ways)
Good day Aimee,
It is such a blessing to hear from you. Love the spelling of your name ;)
I was the same way about food. MY love for preparing it changed the day I turned towards a high raw diet. I found myself craving all the vibrant colors! I hope that you continue to find inspiration throughout my site. Let me know if I can help you through the process. I will always do my best.
I am not sure where you live but if you are in the states, have you ever thought of looking on Craigslist for an Excalibur dehydrator? I have bought two from there over the years. At a fraction of the price too. Just an idea. :)
Please keep in touch and have a wonderful day, amie sue