Spicy Kimchi Hummus

Close up picture on a bowl of kimchi hummus with crackers on the side.

This simple kimchi hummus bursts with amazing Korean flavors and is SO easy and fast to make. Features canned chickpeas, jarred kimchi, a little tahini and optional sriracha sauce for extra heat. Serve as a dip or spread in sandwiches. This recipe also is vegan, gluten-free and so healthy too.

Prep Time5

Cook Time0

Total Time5

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: korean-inspired

Keyword: dip, healthy, hummus, kimchi, spread, Vegan, vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 143kcal

Author: Jessica Laroche

Equipment

Food processor

Ingredients

15 oz canned chickpeas rinsed and drained
¾ cup kimchi ( I used a vegan kimchi, see below) plus about ¼ cup extra chopped kimchi for garnishing, if desired
2 tbsp tahini paste
2-3 tbsp juice from the jar of kimchi plus more for garnishing, if desired
1 tbsp sriracha (or 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes) optional, for a spicier recipe

Instructions

Drain the kimchi to measure it and keep the kimchi juice aside.
In a food processor, add the chickpeas, kimchi, tahini and sriracha sauce. Then, add 2 tablespoons of the kimchi juice.
Process until smooth and creamy. You may need to take a break or two to scrape the walls.
Then, taste and adjust consistency with more kimchi juice as needed and see if it needs a little salt or not (depending on the kimchi you used).
Scoop in a serving bowl and garnish with more chopped kimchi, sesame seeds and chopped chives or green onions, if desired. Serve with crackers or pita bread or spread in sandwiches.

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Notes

Storage: keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days. Stir well before serving as some separation might occur over time.
Kimchi is not naturally vegan since the classic recipe uses fish sauce to make it. BUT, vegan kimchi is now very easy to find anywhere, so just check on the ingredient list. I used the vegan kimchi from the brand Nasoya that I found at Hannaford.
You can add some fresh cilantro, lemon juice, garlic or even some extra veggies (such as roasted red pepper) to your hummus recipe. See the blog post for more ideas!
Nutrition: please note that the nutritional information is an estimate per serving provided for informational purposes only (calculated by software) and accuracy is not guaranteed. Consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if you need precise nutrition calculations for health reasons.

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