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!
This looks AMAZING!! I can’t wait to try this! Thank you so much. I just LOVE your blog. I very rarely go anywhere else when looking for snacks or deserts. I don’t think I’ve tried one thing yet that we didn’t like.
Definitely going to try this!!! It sounds so good! 🙂
This is genius! Can’t wait to try! Although I already make Cool Ranch Dorito sandwiches..but I’m sure this is way healthier!
this dip is a genius idea! I love healthy dips that I don’t have to feel guilty about!
Hi, I was wondering if anyone could check out my new blog as I’m trying blogging out and would really like people’s opinions! Its very new but I am keen to make something of it and I would really appreciate if you could give it a read. Sorry to comment on your blog Katie.
Btw this looks delicious will definitely be making this and maybe even sharing on my blog!
Is it possible to freeze half of the recipe?
I saw this article and thought, “Katie can make over all of these desserts!” Perhaps an idea for a series? Show the restaurants how it’s done and then we all get on Twitter and lobby that they serve your version! http://www.takepart.com/photos/most-unhealthy-desserts/cheesecake-factory-brownie-sundae-cheesecake
I just made this… it is so good! I didn’t have any chickpeas on hand, so I used white beans, and it was amazing. I made a single serving- using 1/4 cup beans and converting down the other ingredients from there. It made about 1/3 cup hummus for about 55 kcals. So healthy and delicious!!!
Flipping amazing!!! If you havent made these…..do it!! Served them with gluten free pretzels, peppers and carrots. Will make again!!!
This looks absolutely delicious. My regular supermarket does not carry the Earth Balance chips, but a local health food store does. I will have to purchase some when I make this dip. I am recently vegan, and vegetarian for 8 years. So finding quality vegan foods can be a little tricky. What’s up with the judgement being vegan? I know very, very few vegans. One being my cousin, that’s about it, other than me. Somehow, vegan-ism comes up a lot for me. Whether or not its if someone offers me a cough drop or what not. Why are people mad at me for being vegan? Or have to argue with me that bees are being well taken care of (by a bee farmer or friend/family) or cows are well taken care of (by a farmer). These are local institutions so uh, duh they’re better taken care of. Either way, not eating the animal product. Quite frankly, I would rather be friends with my fellow animals than eat them. Another great argument. The cows not your friend if you don’t milk it and just let it roam the pasture. (Farmer). Not unless I spend time with it. (Me)
All I have to say is the hardest part of becoming vegan has been the negativity towards it.
Sorry for the rant. I needed to get that out.
I will be trying this recipe very soon. I’ll post back how it goes over.
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Eating this hummus with my daughter right now. It’s my first attempt at hummus, and it I’d delicious(: