Everything Bagel Hummus
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All the flavor of an everything bagel, blended into a thick and creamy homemade hummus. Grab your favorite dippers like raw veggies or homemade pita chips, or use it as a mayo alternative for a sandwich.
YOU’RE GOING TO LOVE HOMEMADE HUMMUS
As much as I love cookies, cakes, brownies, and pies, there are moments, quite often, when I genuinely crave vegetables. While it’s usually during the summer when fresh produce is everywhere and practically begging to be dipped into something, there’s really no bad time for hummus in my book.
Even though I do love vegetables, hummus is one of my favorite ways to make them feel less like a chore and more like a snack.
Roasted red pepper is our usual go-to flavor, but years ago I had an everything bagel hummus at a girls’ night that I couldn’t stop thinking about. As a lifelong everything bagel loyalist, it was only a matter of time before I recreated it at home.
INGREDIENTS THAT Make This Hummus Work
At its core, hummus is simple. It’s made of cooked chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, and seasonings. The flavor in this everything hummus comes from everything bagel seasoning, which adds nuttiness, texture, and just enough savory bite without overpowering the hummus itself.
Here is a visual of the ingredients you’ll need for this recipe. Be sure to scroll to the recipe card for exact measurements and preparations of each ingredient.
If you’re new to tahini, it’s a paste made from ground sesame seeds and it’s an essential ingredient in hummus. It has a distinct flavor that gives hummus its signature richness. You’ll usually find it near nut butters or in the international foods section. Don’t skip it! Hummus isn’t hummus without it.
About the Seasoning (A 2014 Throwback)
When this recipe first went up in 2014, everything bagel seasoning wasn’t widely available, so I made it from scratch. Those instructions are still in the recipe card if you want to go that route.
To make your own seasoning:
1) Combine 2 teaspoons each of caraway seeds, sesame seeds, and poppy seeds.
2) Toast the seeds for about 2 minutes in an oven or toaster oven, just until the sesame seeds start to brown.
These days, store-bought everything bagel seasoning (like Trader Joe’s brand) works perfectly. If you use a commercial blend, you can skip making the seasoning from scratch and simply adjust salt to taste.
Regarding salt: some blends are much saltier than others. Always taste the hummus before adding salt, then add ¼ teaspoon at a time until it’s just right.
TOASTING THE SEEDS IS WORTH THE EXTRA STEP
If you’re making your own seasoning or adding extra seeds, toast them before blending. It only takes a couple minutes, but it brings out the oils and deepens the flavor in a big way. Reserve a pinch to sprinkle on top with olive oil before serving for both flavor and aesthetics.
DO I NEED TO TOAST PRE-MADE SEASONING?
No, you do not need to toast the seasoning if you’re using store-bought. This seasoning has likely been toasted already, and especially if it contains salt, any toasting now would be overkill.
How to Make Everything Bagel Hummus
Once your ingredients are ready, this is as simple as it gets. Everything goes straight into the food processor.
And yes, this includes the garlic. No chopping required! Just toss in a peeled clove and let the processor do the work. And seriously, don’t forget to peel it.
Blend everything until it is smooth, adjusting the texture with reserved liquid as needed:
Less liquid for a thicker, spreadable hummus.
More liquid for a smoother, creamier dip.
Taste and tweak as you go. Hummus is forgiving and very much a “make it yours” situation, so if at any time you think it needs more of a certain flavor, you’re the boss of this batch of hummus!
MY FAVORITE WAYS TO SERVE HUMMUS
Serve your everything bagel hummus with bagel chips, raw veggies, pita chips, crackers, or use it as a sandwich spread. We also love dipping plain baked chicken (just salt and pepper) straight into hummus. Is that unconventional? Maybe. Is it delicious and you should probably try it? Absolutely.
This homemade hummus is creamy, savory, endlessly snackable, and typically cheaper than store-bought. Homemade everything bagel hummus wins on all fronts, and if you love this flavor, I think you should give this buffalo hummus a try next.
Check out some more of my favorite dips! Jalapeño cream cheese dip, chocolate chip cookie dough dip, skillet pizza dip, buffalo chicken dip, and classic fruit dip.
Everything Bagel Hummus Recipe
Ingredients
- 1-15.5 ounce can (439g) chickpeas1 reserve ⅓ cup (80mL) liquid
- ¼ cup (56g) tahini
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 and ¼ Tablespoons everything bagel seasoning2 plus more for topping, if desired
- 1 Tablespoon (15mL) olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon (15mL) fresh lemon juice
- sea salt to taste3
Instructions
- Place chickpeas, tahini, garlic, seasoning, olive oil, and lemon juice in a food processor and process until smooth and creamy.1-15.5 ounce can (439g) chickpeas1, ¼ cup (56g) tahini, 1 clove garlic, 1 Tablespoon (15mL) olive oil, 1 Tablespoon (15mL) fresh lemon juice, sea salt, 1 and ¼ Tablespoons everything bagel seasoning2
- Add reserved liquid until hummus reaches consistency desired. Taste and add salt, if desired.
- Spoon hummus into bowl, drizzle with some olive oil, and sprinkle additional spices on top, if desired. Serve with vegetables, pita chips, or crackers. Store tightly in the refrigerator up to 5 days.
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Notes
- Chickpeas: if you want super smooth hummus, you can peel the chickpeas before processing them. See my buffalo hummus recipe for detailed instructions on how to do this step.
- Seasonings: if you want to use your own spices, combine 2 teaspoons each of caraway seeds, sesame seeds, and poppy seeds, and toast them in an oven or toaster oven for about 2 minutes, until the sesame seeds start browning.
- Salt to taste: some everything bagel seasonings have more salt than others. I recommend tasting the hummus before adding any salt and adding ¼ teaspoon at a time until it reaches your desired saltiness.
Nutrition Disclosure
All nutritional values are approximate and provided to the reader as a courtesy. Changing ingredients and/or quantities will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.
Yummm, looks amazing!!
Making this today!!!
Great! Let me know how you like it!