Green Goddess Hummus

Welcome spring with a vibrant twist on classic hummus! This Green Goddess Hummus is bursting with fresh, seasonal herbs like basil, chives, parsley, and green onion, creating a bright, herbaceous flavor that pairs beautifully with the zesty kick of lemon and warm notes of garlic and cumin. The combination of creamy tahini, tender chickpeas, and sweet green peas gives it a silky, luscious texture, making it as satisfying as it is nutritious.

Packed with plant-based protein plus fiber and micronutrients, this green goddess hummus dip is the perfect light and refreshing way to celebrate spring flavors while fueling your body.

Green Goddess Hummus

Fresh spring herbs and greens give this luscious and creamy hummus a fun and tasty twist.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Course: Side Dish, Snack

Calories: 114

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained, reserving the liquids
• ¾ cup shelled English green peas
• ⅓ cup tahini stir well before measuring
• 1 cup spinach, packed
• 2 oz shallot, chopped
• 2 large cloves fresh garlic, peeled, smashed
• 1 green onion chopped
• ¼ cup basil
• ⅓ cup Italian, flat leafed parsley loosely packed
• 2 tablespoon chives, snipped or chopped
• ⅓ cup large lemon, juiced
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 3 tablespoon ice water
• 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• ½ cup reserved chickpea liquid or water

Method

 

1. Open can of chickpeas, drain and rinse. Carefully remove skin from beans.
2. In the bowl of the food processor, combine chickpeas, green peas, tahini, spinach, shallot, garlic, green onion, basil, parsley, chives, lemon juice, cumin.
3. Blend on high and slowly add ice water. Continue blending for approximately 5-7 minutes and stop as needed to scrape mixture back down into the bowl. Hummus should be smooth and slightly warm.
4. Add olive oil and process until well combined.
5. Transfer hummus to serving bowl and add garnishes, your choice of leftover fresh herbs, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and pistachios.
6. Serve with your favorite veggies, pita bread or toasted naan.

Notes

¼ cup serving: 114 calories, 10g carb, 3g fiber, 5g protein, 6.6g fat

½ cup serving: 227 calories, 20g carb, 6g fiber, 10g protein, 13g fat

Shelling the chickpeas is an extra step that's not required but is well worth it for the extra creamy finish. 

Full recipe makes ~3 cups of hummus dip.

Why You'll Love This Recipe:

• Bursting with Fresh Spring Flavors - Basil, chives, parsley, and green onion add a bright, herbaceous taste.
• Creamy & Luscious Texture - A smooth blend of chickpeas, tahini, and green peas makes this hummus irresistibly silky.
• Nutrient-Dense & Satisfying - Each quarter-cup serving provides 5g of protein, plus fiber, thiamine, B6, and vitamin C.
• Versatile & Delicious - Perfect as a dip, spread, or vibrant topping for bowls and salads.
• Easy & Wholesome - A simple, homemade hummus that's fresh, flavorful, and great for meal prep.

Dip, spread, or scoop-this hummus is the perfect way to enjoy seasonal ingredients while fueling your body. See more on this recipe and healthy spring-inspired sides or snacks on this blog post.