If you’re looking to lift your hummus game, adding roasted tomatoes is a perfect way to make hummus more interesting. The roasting process intensifies the sweetness of the tomatoes, adding depth and richness to the hummus. Pair it with a handful of olives or chilies for a Mediterranean-inspired healthy snack. Hummus with roasted chickpeas is another delicious way to add flavour and texture to your creamy hummus.

By blending in smoky roasted tomatoes and briny olives, you create a rich, tangy dip that’s bursting with Mediterranean flavours. This Tomato Hummus recipe is not only simple but also brings a vibrant twist to your regular hummus.

Pair it with fresh pita bread, crunchy veggie sticks or spread it on a sandwich and wraps for a delightful, flavourful meal. The roasted tomatoes on hummus will surely add a gourmet touch to your snack or appetizer lineup.

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Roasted Tomato Hummus

Ingredients

For the Hummus

1 can Chickpeas 400-425gm, drained and rinsed
¼ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
4 tablespoon Tahini
2 pcs Lemons juiced
2 cloves Garlic
1 tsp sea salt or to taste
½ tsp cumin powder to taste
2 pcs Ice cubes
2 tbsp pine nuts dry roasted in a pan for garnish

For the Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

200 g cherry tomatoes
A drizzle of olive oil
Sea salt to taste

Instructions

For the Hummus

In a food processor, place drained and rinsed chickpeas, olive oil, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, salt and cumin. Add two cubes of ice and process while occasionally scraping down the sides.
Adjust the lemon juice to taste because of the size and varying amount of juice. To thin down the hummus, add more olive oil or ice cubes or tahini or a combo of all to loosen it up.
Blend until smooth and creamy. When you think you’re done processing, blend for another 2 minutes. You will see, this is how you get the creamiest and airy hummus ever.
Taste and adjust seasoning.
Spread humus in a bowl or plate.

For the Roasted Cherry Tomato Topping

Drizzle a tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil and cherry tomatoes on a small heatproof dish and roast on 200C for 7-10 minutes until tomatoes looks roasted. Alternately, sear Alternatively, blister the cherry tomatoes with a drizzle of olive oil in a small frying pan on high heat stove top for 3-5 minutes.

Notes

Spoon roasted tomatoes over hummus
Sprinkle Za’atar spice mix over the top. Use as much or as little as you like. Drizzle Extra Virgin Olive Oil for extra flavour. Top with some roasted pine nuts.
Enjoy with pita, crackers, veggies stick or in sandwiched