Hi, Friends! All this stuff about it being the year of the pulses struck a got to have some hummus right now craving in me that would not quit (although I didn’t try to get rid of it.) As I started loading up the counter with the essentials, I went to grab the olive oil and saw the sriracha. Eureka! There isn’t any afternoon that doesn’t get better with sriracha right? #sirrachame #sirrachaeverything
I threw some cottage cheese in the mix to amp up the protein and creaminess factor a bit. I would have made it dairy free, but since Mr. Hungry doesn’t dig sriracha anyways, I figured this would be ALLFORME so in went the cottage cheese.
The cottage cheese replaces the oil in the recipe so if you’re someone that has a hummus portion control issue (pointing at myself here) this hummus is a bit lighter than the traditional versions. Reasons why I hardly look at serving suggestions anymore….. I want a big honking dripping spoonful dumped on my plate, surrounded by veggies it’s a beautiful sight.
Anyways, I don’t understand how that is humanly possible, how do you not. Like. sriracha? I guess I shouldn’t complain, that means more for me! However, if I wanted to make it dairy free I would try vegan mayo (we use grapeseed veganaise) or tahini instead of the cottage cheese (you may need to add a bit more sriracha since tahini may cover up the taste a bit.)
I feel like I don’t even need to describe how awesome this hummus is, because, well, because sriracha, right? It is super creamy, spicy, and the best way to encourage you to get in all your veggies! Confession, when we had friends over to watch the game last weekend, I totally made appetizers like a good host, but I hoarded this stuff for myself.
As we are getting stuff out of the fridge….
Mr. Hungry: “Oh and the hummus right?”
Me: “Uh. No. that’s for ME” (sometimes my only child self-shines so bright I blind myself)
Make a double batch, one for yourself and one for everyone else. Then no one will ever know you didn’t share with them.
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Sirracha Hummus
Ingredients
Instructions
- Process all ingredients in a food processor until creamy and well mixed. Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving. Garnish with smoked paprika and more sirracha! Great with veggies, chips or by the spoonful!
Stay tuned, later this week I’ll be sharing what I served on game day for this month’s Recipe ReDux! Looking for more hummus recipes? Check out these:
- Creamy Yogurt Hummus
- Green Onion and Chive Hummus
- Butternut Squash “Hummus” <— paleo (gluten, dairy, and bean-free)
