Friday, April 17, 2015

Pimento cheese hummus

All the creamy, spicy flavor of pimento cheese in a better-for-you hummus: great as a dip or spread it on sandwiches and pizza.

Easy 6 ingredient pimento cheese hummus


You've tried my roasted red pepper cheese spread (aka pimento cheese), right? So you know how good it is -- albeit slightly decadent. It falls into the category I call H-and-H -- limited to holidays and houseguests.

Well, you're in luck. Now you don't have to be a houseguest or be celebrating a holiday: The Ninj has managed to turn all that awesome pimento cheese flavor into a better-for-you hummus.

Yes, it's hummus with cheese. Sounds a little quirky, I know, but you know I wouldn't steer you wrong.

This pimento cheese hummus is a real treat. In addition to using it like traditional hummus as a dip for pita wedges or veggies, I've also been spreading it on sandwiches and -- perhaps the best of all -- as the base layer on pizza.

Any way you like to eat hummus.



Easy 6 ingredient pimento cheese hummus


And this is real hummus, too, as it's made with chickpeas. I was recently privvy to a conversation among some food bloggers who get very upset when a straight-up dip or spread that doesn't include chickpeas is referred to as hummus. I don't see the big deal, but if you're a purist, this is real hummus.

Like so many of my recipes, this pimento cheese hummus is also a cinch to prepare. Only six ingredients whirled up in your food processor and -- kapow! -- you've got a rich, smoky hummus that's ready to spread.

Leave it to The Ninj to keep it healthy, delicious and simple.

Are you a hummus fan? Do you go so far as to call yourself a hummus purist? Leave a comment: The Ninj wants to know.

Easy 6 ingredient pimento cheese hummus

Pimento Cheese Hummus


Ingredients:
1 cup canned chick peas, rinsed and drained
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (I used Cabot Extra Sharp)
1/2 cup jarred roasted red peppers (packed in water not oil), patted dry and coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions:
Place all ingredients in a food process and process until smooth.


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16 comments:

  1. Love me some hummus. Love me some cheese. I am making this. Loving the addition of red pepper though.

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  2. We are huge pimento cheese fans. I love that you combined it with hummus. I cannot wait to try it.

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    1. If you're a pimento cheese fan, you'll really love this hummus, Christie -- let me know how you like it!

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  3. I think cheese in hummus is pretty genius and this recipe sounds totally incredible!

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    1. Thanks, Anna -- cheese makes everything better, right? :-)

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  4. I've NOT tried your roasted red pepper cheese spread....guess I need to get busy. This hummus is genius. And on pizza? Wow. And yum.

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    1. Yes, Allie, on pizza -- it's amazing! Hope you enjoy it.

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  5. I have yet to try actual pimento cheese but have always been intrigued by it and now I'm really intrigued by the fact that you turned it into a hummus! Great idea!

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    1. Des, pimento cheese is yummy but not really the healthiest treat, so I'd advise trying the hummus first!

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  6. O.M.G. this is like my dream come true. I have banned myself from making your pimento cheese because I CANNOT stop eating it. I did try to use it for a dip, but it wasn't quite soft enough for that-- I can't wait to try this!!!

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  7. Love what you did...... combining two amazing favorites into one!

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  8. I made this over the weekend, and just wanted to report that it IS at good as it looks, and is indeed wicked easy to make. Heaven.

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  9. You know this southern boy loves his pimento cheese. Brilliant idea to make a hummus with it! Gotta try this one, Ninj!!

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