Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Hummus Recipe

This Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Hummus Recipe is rich, savory, and deeply flavorful, with just enough brightness to keep it fresh and lively. It blends up smooth and creamy in minutes, making it perfect for dipping, spreading, or building into a mezze board.

WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS SUN-DRIED TOMATO BASIL HUMMUS RECIPE

This hummus delivers bold, Mediterranean flavor with minimal effort, using pantry staples and a simple blending method that works every time.

Having spent part of my childhood and teen years growing up in Saudi Arabia, hummus has always been comfort food for me, so I take this recipe seriously, not in a fussy way, but in a way that honors flavor, balance, and the joy of creating thoughtful variations that still feel true.

INGREDIENTS FOR THIS SUN-DRIED TOMATO BASIL HUMMUS RECIPE

This recipe leans on a short list of thoughtfully chosen ingredients, each one pulling its weight to create depth, balance, and richness without overcomplicating the process.

• Lemon juice: Adds brightness and balance, lifting the richness of the tahini and olive oil.
• Extra virgin olive oil: Creates a smooth mouthfeel and anchors the Mediterranean flavor profile with healthy fats.
• Garlic: Brings savory depth and aromatic warmth without overpowering the hummus.
• Sun-dried tomatoes: Deliver concentrated tomato flavor and natural umami, making this hummus bold and distinctive.
• Fresh basil: Adds a subtle herbal note and freshness, pairing beautifully with tomatoes.
• Ground cumin: Provides warmth and earthiness, grounding the flavors.
• Smoked paprika: Adds gentle smokiness and complexity without heat.
• Salt and black pepper: Enhance and balance all flavors.
• Chickpeas: The creamy base of the hummus, rich in plant protein and fiber.
• Tahini: Contributes richness, nuttiness, and classic hummus texture, plus calcium and healthy fats.
• Ice or nugget ice: Helps emulsify the mixture for a lighter, creamier finish.

HOW TO MAKE THIS SUN-DRIED TOMATO BASIL HUMMUS RECIPE

The method is simple, intuitive, and forgiving, designed to give you smooth, creamy hummus every time without overthinking or extra steps.

1. Build the Base: Add lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes with a little of their oil, basil, cumin, smoked paprika, and fresh ground pepper to a food processor. Blend until mostly smooth.
2. Add Chickpeas and Tahini: Add the chickpeas and tahini. Blend again, scraping down the sides as needed, until thick and cohesive.
3. Silken the Texture: With the processor running, add the ice cube or nugget ice and blend until the hummus becomes light, creamy, and smooth.
4. Adjust and Finish: Taste and adjust with more lemon juice, salt, or a splash of reserved aquafaba to loosen if needed. Blend one final time until dreamy.

Serving Suggestions:

Spoon the hummus into a shallow bowl and swirl the top. Finish with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, a pinch of smoked paprika, a few chopped sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, and pine nuts. Serve with warm pita, crackers, crisp vegetables, or use as a sandwich spread.

Storage Tips:

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving so the flavors wake up.

MORE HUMMUS RECIPES TO EXPLORE

If hummus is your comfort food like it is mine, there’s so much room to play. My Sweet Potato Hummus is cozy and grounding, while Curry Hummus brings warm spice into the mix. On busy days, I lean on my Speedy 10-Minute Hummus, and when I want something show-stopping, Beautiful Beet Hummus always delivers. Seasonal favorites like Pumpkin Hummus and Roasted Red Pepper Hummus round out the rotation and keep things interesting all year long.

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

• Food processor
• Rubber spatula
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Chef’s knife
• Cutting board

SEASONAL ALIGNMENT FOR THIS RECIPE

This recipe works beautifully year-round, especially in fall and winter when preserved ingredients shine, or when you are creating your own oven-dried tomatoes. Sun-dried tomatoes are available year-round, while fresh basil is at its peak from late spring through early fall, and is fortunately available in stores year-round.

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This sun-dried Tomato Basil Hummus is rich, savory, and deeply flavorful, with just enough brightness to keep it lively. It blends up creamy and smooth, perfect for spreading, dipping, or swiping straight from the bowl with warm pita.

Course Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine Mediterranean, Middle Eastern-Inspired

Keyword Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Hummus Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 0 minutes minutes

Total Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings 6

Calories 245kcal

Ingredients

Hummus

• 2-3 tbsl lemon juice (30–45 ml), or to taste
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (30 ml)
• 2 cloves garlic (about 6 g) peeled and minced
• ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (about 85 g) with some of their oil
• ¼ cup fresh basil leaves (about 10 g) lightly packed
• ¾ teaspoon ground cumin (about 1.5 g)
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (about 1 g)
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 15 oz chickpeas (425 g can, about 240 g drained) drained and aquafaba reserved
• ¼ cup tahini (about 60 g)
• 1 ice cube (about 30 g) or 2 tablespoons nugget ice

Garnish

• Pinch smoked paprika
• Extra virgin olive oil to drizzle
• Sun dried tomatoes
• Fresh Basil leaves
• Pine nuts

Instructions

• Build the Base: Add lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes with a little of their oil, basil, cumin, smoked paprika, and fresh ground pepper to a food processor. Blend until mostly smooth.
  2-3 tbsl lemon juice, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 cloves garlic, ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, ¾ teaspoon ground cumin, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, freshly ground black pepper
• Add Chickpeas and Tahini: Add the chickpeas and tahini. Blend again, scraping down the sides as needed, until thick and cohesive.
  15 oz chickpeas, ¼ cup tahini
• Silken the Texture: With the processor running, add the ice cube or nugget ice and blend until the hummus becomes light, creamy, and smooth.
  1 ice cube
• Adjust and Finish: Taste and adjust with more lemon juice, salt, or a splash of reserved aquafaba to loosen if needed. Blend one final time until dreamy.
  Pinch smoked paprika, Extra virgin olive oil, Sun dried tomatoes, Fresh Basil leaves, Pine nuts

Notes

Serving Suggestions: Spoon the hummus into a shallow bowl and swirl the top. Finish with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, a pinch of smoked paprika, a few chopped sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, and pine nuts. Serve with warm pita, crackers, crisp vegetables, or use as a sandwich spread.

Storage Tips: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving so the flavors wake up.

 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 245kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 19mg | Potassium: 587mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 244IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 4mg

DIETARY CONSIDERATIONS

The diet categories listed below are offered as a helpful guide, not as nutritional advice. While I’m not a dietitian, I am a professional baker by day with a deep love for seasonal produce and savory cooking at home. Bite Me Industries is a produce-forward blog that celebrates the flavors of each season through crave-worthy bakes and vibrant, flavor-driven recipes that transport you to your favorite bakery, café, or cozy bistro.

Here is a quick reference if you are trying to meet a dietary consideration.

DIETARY CONSIDERATIONS

• DF (Dairy Free): Yes, this hummus contains no dairy as written.
• EF (Egg Free): Yes, no eggs are used.
• GF (Gluten-free): Yes, naturally gluten-free.
• NF (Nut Free): Yes, tahini is sesame, not a tree nut.
• PB (Plant-Based): Yes, entirely plant-based.
• SF (Sugar Free): Yes, no added sugars.
• VE (Vegetarian): Yes.
• VG (Vegan): Yes.