Sweet-spicy-smoky BBQ hummus is the perfect dip for chips and veggies. It makes a great party snack or cookout side!
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This BBQ hummus recipe uses bottled BBQ sauce and canned chickpeas as its base. You can use my homemade BBQ sauce, if you prefer homemade to store-bought, and you can make the chickpeas from scratch, if you prefer.
I won't judge you, either way.
What makes this smoky BBQ hummus really special, is peach preserves. Preserves in hummus might sound strange, but think of it as adding them to the BBQ sauce, not the chickpeas.
Doctoring up bottled BBQ sauce with fruit preserves is a trick I learned from my dad, and it can truly make a plain ol' bottled sauce into something special.
To make your hummus, you literally just toss everything into the blender or food processor, and puree until you get the texture you like.
Once you're done blending, adjust the flavors to your liking, and you're good to go.
If the sauce is too spicy, add more peach preserves, blending between additions, until you reach the sweetness level you want.
Too sweet? Add more hot sauce or lime juice to balance it out. You'll add hot sauce if you also want to boost the spiciness level. The lime juice will balance out sweetness without boosting the heat.
Choosing vegan BBQ sauce
You might be surprised to learn that not all BBQ sauces are vegan.
The two main animal ingredients to look out for with BBQ sauce are honey and anchovies. Anchovies in BBQ sauce aren't all that common, but I've definitely seen them in there, so give those ingredients a read-through!
I've had good luck with store-brand BBQ sauces. They tend to use sugar for sweetness, instead of honey, because it's cheaper.
There are brand name BBQ sauces that are vegan, too, though, so just squint at some ingredients lists until you find one that looks good to you and is free from animal ingredients!
Serving suggestions
Serve up smoky BBQ hummus with your favorite crackers or veggies for dipping.
You can dip whatever you want into this BBQ hummus, but my favorite by far is cucumber slices. Despite being oil-free, this hummus has rich, deep flavors, and refreshing cucumber balances that out like a champ.
It also makes a great spread for sandwiches and wraps! Try it on whole grain bread with lots of crunchy veggies and some thinly-sliced red onion for a quick, easy lunch.
Storage directions
Leftover hummus will keep for three to five days in the fridge in an airtight container.
You can also freeze it in a freezer-safe container. Just thaw overnight in the fridge. If it separates as it thaws, just toss it in the blender, and blend until it's smooth again.
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Smoky BBQ Hummus Recipe
Ingredients
- 15 ounce can chickpeas - drained
- ½ cup your favorite vegan BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons peach preserves - or more, to taste
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 tablespoon lime juice - or more, to taste
- 2 teaspoons chipotle hot sauce - or more, to taste
Instructions
- Combine all of the ingredients in your blender or food processor, and puree until smooth. Taste the hummus, then start adjusting to suit your tastes.
- If it tastes just right, refrigerate in an airtight container until you're ready to serve. For tailgating, pack the container in a cooler with ice packs when you're ready to go.
- If it's too spicy, add another tablespoon of peach preserves, blend again, and taste.
- If it's too sweet, add another teaspoon of hot sauce or lime juice, blend again, and taste.
- Keep adjusting the sweet and spicy elements until you've got the perfect smoky BBQ hummus to suit your tastes.
Lily Wolfe
I love to make beer battered onion rings!
Becky Striepe
Ooh yum! Love an onion ring!
Amy Kolasa
We love to have chip & dip for enjoying a game! And some kind of "wing" with sauce. I lean towards spicy-Thai style myself! I'm looking foward to trying your peach hummus - thanks for the recipe!
Becky Striepe
Oh yum! Thai style wingz sounds great.
Laura m
Layered nacho dip is my family's favorite! It's so easy and delicious!
Becky Striepe
Mmmm...I love layered dip too!
Jeffrey
I'm the one that usually provides the dessert and since they have to be portable I usually go with cookies. My go to recipe is for monster cookies, they have no flour with lots of oats, peanut butter, chocolate and M & M's. The kids go crazy of them!
Becky Striepe
Those sound awesome!
livivua
I love taco soup and rotel dip
Becky Striepe
Yum!
Elena
Looks so good! I like to make spinach and artichoke dip
Rosie
Looks delicious!
Mary Ellen @ VNutrition
I never knew to look for anchovies in BBQ sauce! That's kind of an odd ingredient but good to know!
This hummus sure does look good. I've never seen a peach hummus before - really cool!
Becky Striepe
I was surprised when I saw it! It was on some kind of fancy BBQ sauce. I wish I remembered which brand it was!
Sarah
This looks really yummy—I am a huge BBQ fan! We'll give this one a try, but we'll go light on the hot sauce—I'm a spice wimp :)
As for my own game day treat? I usually make nachos. We're not sports fans at all, but Seahawks fever is contagious here in Seattle, and it's fun to make nachos using blue corn chips and green guacamole to show our "team spirit!" :)
Becky Striepe
Ooh yes! Nachos forever!
Jenn
I love this idea! Peach and salsa is a winning combo, so I'm certain I would love this peach BBQ combo! So yum!
Becky Striepe
Thank you, Jenn!
Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day
I'm not a sports fan either. But I love making vegan layered dip with beans, guacamole, etc.
Becky Striepe
Oh yum! I love a layered dip, too.
Cadry
This sounds so good - especially with the addition of peach preserves to balance out the spiciness. Like you, I'm not into sports AT ALL. However, I am all about the salty snacks & finger foods like nachos or buffalo cauliflower.
Becky Striepe
Gotta have those priorities straight! :D