Gluten Free Hummus Recipe (2024)

It’s Holiday time! ‘Tis the season to be jolly. To eat, drink and be merry. To gain 10 pounds, do serious damage to your waist line and quite possibly your liver.

Don’t get me wrong. I love holiday parties. Houses twinkle, guests glitter and drinks clink. But all that partying can take its toll on our health. It is hard to navigate all the drinking and eating and still maintain the good health that you need to maintain the energy required to be truly merry.

Gluten is just lurking around every corner. And even if you manage to find gluten free goodies to munch on, the sugar and fat can still kill ya!

I have decided to add some healthy appetizers to my holiday party this year. Which brings me to the lowly Gluten Free Hummus Recipe.

Hummus gets a bad rep sometimes. It can be bland and may have a hippie connotation, but really there is a lot to like about hummus. When seasoned properly, it is delicious. It is packed with fiber, good fat and when served with fresh veggies, it actually is very healing to your liver — which, let’s face it, can use a break this time of year.

I know you can buy fairly decent hummus almost anywhere these days but you make it yourself, you can ensure it is packed with flavor and is indeed a healthful snack. And it is a snap to make.

To boost the healthy factor, I use organic garbanzo beans and add some flax seed oil. Flax seed oil is amazingly good for you and it gives the hummus a great nutty undertone.

Skip the pita, serve with fresh veggies or even apples (don’t cringe, it is actually quite yummy) and if you want to elevate it to high status, pipe it onto the veggies for a pretty presentation. This hummus is definitely not hippie food!

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5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time10 mins

Total Time10 mins

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Greek

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 527kcal

Author: Gluten Free & More

Ingredients

  • 2 (15-ounce) cans organic garbanzo beans liquid drained and reserved
  • 1 ½ teaspoons course sea salt
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/3 cup tahini sesame paste
  • 2 lemons juiced
  • 10 dashes Tabasco sauce
  • 2 tablespoons flax seed oil
  • ½ cup liquid from garbanzo beans
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  • Put all the ingredients except olive oil into a strong blender or food processor and process until pureed. Add olive oil and process until smooth. Taste for seasoning, add more salt or Tabasco if necessary.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Gluten Free Hummus Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 527Calories from Fat 297

% Daily Value*

Fat 33g51%

Saturated Fat 4g20%

Sodium 601mg25%

Potassium 531mg15%

Carbohydrates 45g15%

Fiber 12g48%

Sugar 7g8%

Protein 15g30%

Vitamin A 45IU1%

Vitamin C 22.1mg27%

Calcium 101mg10%

Iron 5mg28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. Gluten Free Hummus Recipe (6)

    Peter G

    December 10, 2008

    Reply

    I love this version Carol…with the added goodness of the flaxseed oil and the spiciness of the tabasco!

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    Carrie

    December 10, 2008

    Reply

    oh i simply LOVE hummus. Of course I must confess and say that generally I just buy the fantastic foods boxed version! lolol… this looks so good!!

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    anudivya

    December 10, 2008

    Reply

    What a lovely presentation! One of the best I have seen today.

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    Travis Ingersoll

    December 10, 2008

    Reply

    Great recipe and beautiful photo! I love this time of year, but I completely agree that all the sweets and drinks are not so good for our bodies. I plan on making a lot of healthy food this holiday, but it’s hard getting family to choose a good quinoa or hummus dish over fudge bars and chocolate chip cookies:)

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    gfcanadian

    December 10, 2008

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    That photo is fabulous! I’m trying to eat well this holiday season, and hummus and veggies sounds like the perfect thing to take to the work potluck.

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    H.Peter

    December 11, 2008

    Reply

    Hummus, Hummus, Hummus.
    I can see Eddie Murphy here.

    We have a large Middle eastern population in Calgary, hence some great, great specialty shops around town.

    I must be hoest, it took a while to grow on me, but now, I love it!

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    Cynthia

    December 12, 2008

    Reply

    Hummus a favourite and your food styling is exceptional!

  8. Gluten Free Hummus Recipe (13)

    I’d still eat it, even if it was hippie food!

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    Helene

    December 12, 2008

    Reply

    We love hummus in my house. The boys will grad this for snack instead of junk food. It’s so good.

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    taste memory

    December 15, 2008

    Reply

    that is the prettiest photo! i love hummus + find it so easy to make. Agree about over indulgence so bad for the body + mind. the tough part is revising what + how we used to eat as youngsters to now/today ~ digestion is just not the same! Flax seed oil is the best, thanks for including that in your recipe. I use daily as well as ground flax seeds in my guacamole
    ;-)

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    Malar Gandhi

    January 8, 2009

    Reply

    Gorgeous presentation!:) Like your pictures…

    Thanks for stopping by at my blog and those lovely words at my diet blog’. I hardly keep a track of it…

    Wish you bumped into my food blog tho’

    http://www.kitchentantra.com

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    James

    March 30, 2009

    Reply

    Wow !! This pics looks awesome. I like it. Yummy recipe. I would like to eat now.

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    EsseceMuchZem

    February 28, 2011

    Reply

    Interestingly written!

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    Aaron Johns

    March 15, 2011

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    Thank you so very much for posting this… Absolutely LOVE it!! Wish there was a way to “fav” individual posts on WordPress, would definitely favor this post.

    BR, Aaron

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    Donna

    October 29, 2012

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    I will definitely be doing this,but I am not understanding the negetative way of saying this is not hippie etc. I was and still am considered a hippie. Thoroughly embraced the generation, living off of the land etc. I am proud of lots of aspects of the ‘hippie’ life style. Yes there was the neg side,but is that not true of any walk of life! (by the way,I was totally against the drug part and trained and nursed for many years!) I remember my daughter coming home from school crying devastated ,as her teacher referred to hippies as all dirty and lazy drug users. (my daughter knew we were ‘hippies’ because of how we lived off of the land and I made most everything etc)

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      Gluten Free & More

      October 29, 2012

      Reply

      Sorry maybe that was a wrong way to put it – I mearly meant this is an updated version. I am against the drug culture, not the living off the land, peace loving way of life! There is nothing lazy about that!!!

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    Shelley

    December 16, 2012

    Reply

    What liquid could I sub for the liquid from the beans? Would the water from soaking the beans work? Or should I use something else? My daughter is extremely allergic to nickel which eliminates all canned foods from our diet.

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      Gluten Free & More

      December 17, 2012

      Reply

      Yes the soaking liquid would work or you can just use water. Enjoy!

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    Veronica

    January 4, 2013

    Reply

    Where oh where is the Pin button on these recipes?

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      Gluten Free & More

      January 4, 2013

      Reply

      Hi Veronica – I am going to have to figure that out!!!

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    TG

    December 17, 2016

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    What size can for the garbanzo beans?

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      Gluten Free & More

      December 22, 2016

      Reply

      TG,
      15 Ounces. Happy Holidays!

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Gluten Free Hummus Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Is hummus OK for gluten free? ›

Hummus is usually gluten-free, but not always. Traditional hummus is naturally gluten-free as are most brands such as Sabra Hummus. There are reports out there of certain brands either including flour in their hummus or just declaring that their hummus may contain wheat and/or is made on shared equipment.

What brand of hummus is gluten free? ›

Sabra: Sabra offers a wide range of gluten-free hummus varieties, clearly labeled on their packaging. Sabra Hummus has both classic flavors and unique options like roasted red pepper, pine nut, and roasted garlic. Tribe: Tribe hummus offers gluten-free options and is known for their flavorful and creamy varieties.

Is Boar's Head hummus gluten free? ›

At Boar's Head, we're proud to say all of our exceptional quality meats, cheeses, condiments and hummus are gluten free. So, if you are avoiding gluten, rest assured that you do not need to avoid Boar's Head.

Does all hummus contain tahini? ›

You bet! In fact, tahini is one of hummus' main ingredients, along with chickpeas and olive oil. That's why our favorite dip can be so rich and delicious—in hummus, tahini adds smoothness to the texture, as well as a wide variety of vitamins and minerals.

What is surprisingly not gluten-free? ›

Here are some foods likely to contain gluten:
  • Beer, ale and lagers.
  • Bouillon cubes.
  • Brown rice syrup.
  • Candy.
  • Chips.
  • Communion wafers.
  • Couscous.
  • Deli meats.
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Does tahini have gluten? ›

Tahini, which is a paste made from ground sesame seeds, is typically gluten-free. Sesame seeds themselves do not contain gluten, so pure tahini made solely from sesame seeds and oil should not contain any gluten.

Is Trader Joe's hummus gluten-free? ›

This product is likely gluten free. Which diet do you follow? Follow more than one?

Is Sabra hummus gluten-free? ›

Fresh-Tasting, Feel Good Food: All Sabra® products are cooked in a sealed system, safely protected from contaminants, and we evaluate every single ingredient we use so you can feel good about snacking. Roasted Red Pepper Hummus is Non-GMO, Gluten-Free, Kosher, Vegan, and Vegetarian.

Is Sabra hummus certified gluten-free? ›

Roasted Garlic Hummus is Non-GMO, Gluten-Free, Kosher, Vegan, and Vegetarian. The Sabra® Promise: Our goal is to spread joy through the irresistible bounty of vibrant food inspired by the Mediterranean.

Does mayonnaise have gluten in it? ›

Mayonnaise or “mayo” is typically made from naturally gluten-free ingredients: eggs, oil, vinegar, lemon and sometimes mustard/mustard seed or other spices. Mayo brands that have a gluten-free label have passed thorough testing and are safe to eat for people with celiac disease.

Are olives gluten-free? ›

Olives are naturally gluten-free. Very rarely, they may be packaged in a malt vinegar mixture (which would make them not gluten-free). Also, if they are stuffed olives, the stuffing could possibly contain gluten. Even with olives, it is always a good idea to double check the ingredient label.

Do hot dogs have gluten? ›

While some hot dogs may contain wheat-derived preservatives or filler ingredients, others may be cross-contaminated by gluten-containing ingredients.

What can I replace tahini with in hummus? ›

If you feel adventurous, try replacing the tahini with an equal amount of peanut butter, sunflower seed butter, Greek yogurt, chopped roasted peppers, pitted olives, roasted beets, steamed sweet potato, avocado, or thawed frozen peas, to name just a few possibilities.

What is the best tahini substitute for hummus? ›

Sunflower Butter

If you have sunflower seed butter in your pantry, grab it! It's a great 1:1 substitute for tahini. Bonus: since it's made from sunflower seeds, it's safe for people with nut allergies to eat. Sunflower butter also has a similar texture to tahini and a pleasant earthiness in taste.

What is baba ganoush vs hummus? ›

The difference is that roasted eggplant forms the base for baba ganoush while chick peas are the backbone of hummus. The roasted eggplant lends this eggplant dip a slightly sweeter, smokier flavor, and a lower fat and calorie count than hummus. Plus it can be easier on the tummy than hard-to-digest chickpeas.

Is all Sabra hummus gluten-free? ›

"All of Sabra's products meet broad standards of gluten free content of < 20 ppm." I usually get the Wegman's brand but have also had the Sabra and not had an issue.

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