Name: Peanut Hummus with Fruit & Veg Sticks Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 380g carton chickpeas; Zest and juice of ½ lemon (reserve the other ½ lemon to squeeze over apple slices to prevent browning); 1 tbsp tahini; ½ – 1 tsp smoked paprika; 2 tbsp roasted unsalted peanuts; 1 tsp rapeseed oil; 2 crisp red apples, cored and cut into slices; 2 carrots, cut into sticks; 4 celery sticks, cut into batons lengthways

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Introduction

This peanut hummus is a creamy and flavorful twist on the classic Middle Eastern dip. Combining chickpeas with smoked paprika and roasted peanuts creates a rich spread perfect for dipping fresh fruit and vegetable sticks. It’s a healthy and satisfying snack that’s easy to prepare.

A white rectangular tray holds a light purple small bowl in the center filled with creamy, light brown hummus topped with whole chickpeas. Surrounding the bowl, on the left side there are pale yellow-green apple slices with red skin, on the bottom there are bright orange carrot sticks, and on the right side there are long, light green celery sticks standing upright. The tray is held by a woman's hand and the background is a white marbled texture. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

380g carton chickpeas
Zest and juice of ½ lemon (use the other ½ to squeeze over the apple to stop browning, if you like)
1 tbsp tahini
½ – 1 tsp smoked paprika
2 tbsp roasted unsalted peanuts
1 tsp rapeseed oil
2 crisp red apples, cored and cut into slices
2 carrots, cut into sticks
4 celery sticks, cut into batons lengthways

Instructions

Step 1: Drain the chickpeas, reserving the liquid from the carton.
Step 2: Place three-quarters of the chickpeas into a food processor along with the lemon zest and juice, tahini, smoked paprika, roasted peanuts, rapeseed oil, and 3 tablespoons of the reserved chickpea liquid.
Step 3: Blitz the mixture in the food processor until smooth and creamy.
Step 4: Stir in the remaining chickpeas by hand to add texture to the hummus.
Step 5: Serve the peanut hummus alongside the apple slices, carrot sticks, and celery batons for dipping or spreading.

Tips & Variations

This hummus works great as a spread on apple slices and crunchy vegetables. For a thinner, dipping consistency, add extra chickpea liquid or a splash of water and blend until smooth.
Try serving with softer vegetables like chicory leaves, sugar snap peas, or cucumber for variety.
Adjust the smoked paprika amount to your taste for a milder or smokier flavor.

Storage

Store any leftover hummus in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Before serving again, stir well and add a splash of water or oil if the texture has thickened. The fruit and vegetable sticks are best eaten fresh but can be kept in the fridge for up to a day.

How to Serve

A small white container holds a light purple cup filled with creamy beige hummus topped with whole chickpeas in the center. Around the cup are three groups of fresh cut vegetables and fruit: bright orange carrot sticks on the bottom left and right, light green celery sticks standing upright at the back, and red and pale yellow apple slices on the left side behind the carrot sticks. The background shows a woman’s hand holding the container on a white marbled texture. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use dried chickpeas instead of canned?

Yes, soak and cook dried chickpeas until tender before using. Reserve some cooking liquid to adjust the hummus consistency as needed.

Is tahini necessary for this recipe?

Tahini adds traditional creaminess and nutty flavor, but if you don’t have it, you can omit it or substitute with a spoonful of peanut butter for a richer peanut taste.