(Note: this post was originally published on May 13, 2021. The date above reflects migration to the new platform.)
Prepare to be awed. Unicorn Hummus is here and I'm so into it! This is absolutely my most favorite food right now, and it's totally perfect for celebrating the brighter days of spring and summer.
I'm sure you guys are all by now aware of my hummus obsession. I've made springy lemon hummus, holiday hummus, carrot hummus, tropical hummus, hummus stuffed inside a pumpkin, and just about everything else imaginable. See my Instagram for many more fun creations, including a purple sweet potato hummus and a bright "green monster" hummus loaded with herbs.
But then I had an epiphany about another kind of hummus that seemed like it would be the most fun of all. Multi-colored hummus! Why have I never thought of this before? Thanks to its light color, hummus is a perfect vehicle for just about any color you can dream of adding to it. I'm certainly no stranger to colorful hummus... and yet, I had never made one involving multiple colors. Horror!
This pink, purple, and blue Unicorn Hummus is naturally colored using pink pitaya powder and blue spirulina. Neither ingredient has much of a taste, but gosh are they fun and pretty! I've kept the hummus recipe really simple since the colors are the focus. It's just a classic lemon hummus that has a nice balance of richness, acidity, and salt.
Of course you can really use this concept as a starting point for your own colorful hummus experiments. There are loads of natural colors out there that would work great; think things like turmeric, green spirulina, matcha, beet powder, etc.
Having trouble finding colorful superfood powders? Many health food stores and food co-ops carry them; just ask! You can also order them online.
In terms of flavors, tahini is definitely the powerhouse in this recipe. I always use Seeds of Collaboration tahini. It's rich, nutty, and decadent, plus it has the most creamy dreamy texture. And while I'd argue that it's always important to have a good tahini, I think it's especially important in this recipe since there are so few ingredients.
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Because of the awesome, fun colors in this hummus, it really excels most as a dip on a snack board. Clearly it demands to be center-stage! We've been enjoying it with some crackers, seedy bread, veggies, nuts, and fruit for a casual date night. Major bonus points for serving it alongside some (naturally) colored cocktails, as shown below!
This hummus is make-ahead friendly too, so it would work great for a party. Make it the day before and keep the different colors in separate sealed containers in the fridge. When you're ready to serve, just transfer to a serving bowl, swirl the colors, and garnish. You can also easily double the recipe if you're feeding a crowd.
Here's what you'll need for this recipe, as well as some thoughts, tips, and possible substitutions. If you make any substitutions, I'd love to hear about it in the comments section below.
What do you guys think? Are you sold on Unicorn Hummus?? I'm convinced that this is just about the most fun thing ever and I'm quite sure I'll be making it all summer long. Colorful food makes me so happy, and it's a fun way to celebrate the natural beauty of some very colorful and unique plants.
When I was a kid, My Little Pony was my absolute most favorite toy. If you're familiar with them, they're brightly-colored ponies with some major 80's flair. I think those ponies were the origination of my love for all things colorful, which has clearly followed me into adulthood. So when I was 5, I had colorful ponies... now at 35, I have colorful hummus. See, it all makes so much sense.
Have fun with this one!! It's a blast! And please do share your photos if you make this one, since I'd love to see.
It makes me so happy to hear from you and see your creations! Please leave a comment below and let me know what you think about this recipe. If you post a photo on Instagram, hashtag #TheRogueBrusselSprout and tag me (@TheRogueBrusselSprout) in the post text so that I'm sure to see it.
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Hummus goes unicorn-style with the addition of fun colors that come from superfood powders! This dip, which is loved by kids and adults alike, is a snack you can feel good about.
For the Hummus
For Garnishing
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