It’s completely crazy how much this hummus tastes like Cool Ranch Doritos.
Every single time I eat it, I just can’t seem to stop thinking about Doritos! This is definitely one of those times you just have to try it to understand…
Often during meals, my mind will go wild brainstorming different flavor combinations for whatever food happens to be on my plate. Last week, that food was hummus… and as soon as “ranch hummus” popped into my head, I fixated on the idea and wouldn’t let go.
One quick post-lunch trip to the grocery store later, I threw chickpeas into the blender with an assembly of ranch spices, then turned on the power, stopping every now and then to taste and add more seasonings until I was happy with the flavor.
The result was this crazy dip that looks like hummus and tastes like ranch dressing.
P.S. Those are Earth Balance Sour Cream & Onion Kettle Chips in the photos. Dipping ranch-flavored potato chips into ranch-flavored dip is surprisingly delicious!
Cool Ranch Hummus
Adapted from Melty Pizza Hummus
- 18 oz cooked chickpeas OR 2 cans unsalted and drained
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 1/2 tbsp oil OR more water
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 2 tsp dried dill
- 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt, or more to taste (I like 1 1/4 tsp)
- optional 1/4 cup nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavor
Note: Including the oil will yield more depth of flavor; however the oil can easily be left out if a lower-fat version is desired. If you peel the chickpeas before blending, you’ll get a smoother result, but it is NOT required. Ranch Hummus Recipe: Combine all ingredients in a high-quality blender or food processor and process until completely smooth. You can also do a half portion of this recipe using a hand blender if desired. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
View Ranch Hummus Nutrition Facts
Edit: There is now a Nacho Cheese Doritos version!
HA! Talk about a flavor of childhood…Cool Ranch Doritos were my FAVORITE. Licking my fingers after demolishing a bag was my favorite part!
This recipe sounds like a much smarter and delicious decision! Pinned!
Kate, can I sub the onion and garlic powder for real onion and real garlic? I can’t find those powers in my country (third world south american country) and all I can’t get are the fresh things. If so, how much should I use?
I can’t find canned chickpeas. Can I use real chickpeas?
Great idea! I just did a post about ranch and did a half ranch half hummus dip that is also great.
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You had me at Ranch! YUM!
I am making this today! What a genius idea!
Does the end result taste at all like apple cider vinegar? I really can’t handle the taste, thinking I might sub white vinegar.
🙂
I used white balsamic vinegar. It has a mellow taste but it still zesty.
IMHO, it did taste a lot like ACV.
Good to know! I made it with white vinegar and it was so good! So, I’ll just stick to the white vinegar. 🙂
I used the ac vinegar, which gave it that classic “ranch” taste. You’d probably not get the same taste but it would still be delicious with white!
sounds delicious 🙂
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THIS SOUNDS AMAZING!!! I’ve been wanting to make homemade hummus and I can only imagine a ranch flavor would be delish! Thanks for the creative recipe!
Hummus YUM!
Mmm this sounds fantastic Katie! I use something similar when roasting my kale 😀 Hummous is my number one snack food – with crudites, crackers or pita to serve, of course, yum! 😀 x
Any trick to peeling the chick peas? One-by-one, lol. Or is there a trick like the bowl trick for peeling garlic? I know this makes a big difference just wondering if there is any easy way to do it?
You can put the cooked or canned chickpeas in a towel and fold the towel in half over the top of them. Then roll the chickpeas between your hand and the counter. When you open the towel there will be a whole bunch of skins you can just pick out. It’s a bit time consuming to get them all, though.
Not seeing your tip earlier, this morning I put the chickpeas into a colander and sat the colander into a large bowl of water. I massaged the chickpeas with my hands and the skins floated to the top! …I will try the towel method next time!