Description
This Lemony Spiced Hummus recipe adds a bright, zesty twist to classic store-bought hummus by incorporating fresh lemon zest and juice with a hint of spicy harissa. Topped with toasted pine nuts and fresh coriander or parsley, it makes a flavorful and easy-to-serve dip, perfect for pairing with warm flatbread, toasted pitta, cucumber sticks, and radishes.
Ingredients
Scale
Hummus Base
- 2 x 200g tubs ready-made houmous
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon, finely grated
- 1 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
- 2 tbsp harissa
Toppings and Garnishes
- 4 tbsp toasted pine nuts
- ½ small pack coriander or flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
To Serve
- Warm flatbread or toasted pitta
- Cucumber sticks
- Radishes
Instructions
- Prepare the hummus base: In a bowl, mix the two tubs of ready-made houmous with the finely grated zest and juice of one lemon, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Stir well to combine all flavors evenly.
- Assemble on serving plate: Spread the lemony hummus mixture onto a small serving plate, smoothing it out evenly.
- Add the harissa swirl: Spoon 2 tablespoons of harissa over the surface of the hummus and use the back of a spoon to swirl it gently into the spread, creating an attractive pattern.
- Garnish: Scatter the toasted pine nuts evenly on top, then sprinkle over the roughly chopped coriander or flat-leaf parsley for freshness and color.
- Finish with olive oil: Drizzle a little extra olive oil over the garnished hummus to add richness and shine.
- Serve: Present the hummus alongside warm flatbreads or toasted pitta, cucumber sticks, and radishes for dipping.
Notes
- You can substitute parsley if coriander is unavailable, or vice versa, according to your taste preference.
- Adjust the amount of harissa depending on your spice tolerance for a milder or spicier hummus.
- For a nut-free option, omit the toasted pine nuts and consider adding seeds like toasted pumpkin or sunflower seeds instead.
- Store any leftover hummus covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Warm the flatbread or pitta slightly before serving to enhance flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dip
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Keywords: hummus, lemon hummus, spiced hummus, harissa dip, easy dips, Middle Eastern dip, healthy snack, vegetarian appetizer
