This dill pickle hummus is creamy, tangy, and loaded with pickle flavor that true pickle lovers will enjoy. It’s made with chickpeas, tahini, pickle juice, and dried dill, then blended until smooth and finished with chopped pickles for extra texture. This easy homemade hummus comes together in minutes and works for dipping, spreading, or adding to wraps.
Why you’ll love this recipe
- Lots of dill pickle flavor
- Smooth and creamy texture
- Easy to make in a high-powered blender
- Use homemade cooked chickpeas or canned chickpeas for convenience
- Great for dipping, sandwiches, or snack trays
- Ready in about 10 minutes
Ingredients
See the recipe card for exact amounts and read below about some of the key ingredients.
- Chickpeas – I like using dried chickpeas for hummus, and I cook my chickpeas in the Instant Pot. This makes them really soft, and the skins come off easily, making the hummus super smooth! Canned chickpeas also work fine.
- Tahini – makes the hummus creamy and rich.
- Pickle juice – for extra tangy dill pickle flavor.
- Dried dill – more pickle flavor.
- Ice cubes – helps whip the hummus so it gets extra creamy.
- Dill pickles – chopped and stirred in for texture and flavor.
Substitutions
- Make it spicy! I like to use spicy pickles for a bit of heat when I make this. You could also add some cayenne, red pepper flakes, or hot sauce to make it a bit spicy.
Tips for making smooth, creamy hummus
- Blend for about 5 minutes at the end. Smooth hummus takes time.
- Ice cubes help make hummus lighter and creamier.
How to make dill pickle hummus
Prep Tips
This recipe blends best in a strong food processor, but a food processor can work too.
- Add the chickpeas, tahini, pickles, pickle juice, garlic, dried dill, salt, and olive oil to a food processor.
- Blend until mostly smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Add the ice cubes one at a time, blending in between.
- Blend for 4-5 minutes, until super smooth.
- Taste and adjust salt or pickle juice if needed.
- Spoon into a bowl and top with the reserved chickpeas and chopped pickles.
Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for about a week.
What to serve with pickle hummus
Hummus makes a great dip or spread. As a dip, it goes well with crackers, warm pita, pita chips, or tortilla chips.
FAQs
Ice cubes help whip the hummus while blending, which makes it smoother and lighter.
Yes. Cook them until very soft before using. I like to cook mine in an Instant Pot using a no-soak method.
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Dill Pickle Hummus Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
Instructions
- Add the chickpeas, tahini, pickle juice, pickles, garlic, dried dill, salt, and olive oil to a food processor.
- Blend until mostly smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Add the ice cubes one at a time, blend in between additions.
- Blend the hummus for 4-5 minutes after all ice is added to ensure it’s light and creamy.
- Transfer to a bowl and top with the reserved chickpeas and chopped pickles before serving.
Notes
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