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 was absolutely delicious!!! I can’t believe it, it tastes exactly like cool ranch!! Thank you for sharing this recipe Katie!!
OMG this was amazing!! I couldnt stop eating it! I didn’t add the nutritional yeast because I ran out of mine but I will add it next time to see the difference! Such a good idea and I can’t wait to look at more of your recipes. I found your page through a friend on pinterest <33
You are truly my hero. I love that your recipes are often plant based and taste every bit as good as animal products. If more chefs thought like this we’d have TONS of healthy and amazing tasting alternatives. Your work is groundbreaking. Thank you. I use your recipes for potlucks and family dinners and always get compliments and “This is vegan?!” comments.
Thank you so very much…this is the first hummusrecipe I made that doesn’t “taste” wet and cold. It’s delicious, will work great as an after training/competition snack.
No joke, this even fooled my niece (14 yrs old). Completely satisfied my craving, and I was growing tired of the usual hummus flavors. THANK YOU!
Aw thank YOU for making it 🙂
Can anyone help? The recipe says 18 oz OR 2 cans. A typical can of beans is 15oz. So are we supposed to use 2 cans (28-30 oz) or a mere 18oz (which is a typical batch of hummus size)?
I have the same question. I am completely confused on how many cups of beans to use.
Last year, I made your cool ranch Doritos hummus for a party at my son’s school. This year, I’ll be bringing the pizza hummus. Next year, maybe I’ll try out the nacho cheese one. The Cool Ranch Dorito Hummus was a HUUUUGE hit, and these people are Danish (I live in Denmark), and 100% non-vegan. Yet it was devoured before the end of the party. Thank you for such wonderful recipes!
Hey, Katie! Thanks for the recipe! I loved it so much, I decided to derive it into a salad dressing (weird, I know, but addicting all the same)! I’ve just started a blog of my own, and was wondering if you could answer a couple of questions for me: When you first started your blog, what did you use as your platform and host? Did you start with a free blog, or with one that costed money? If you have time to answer this, that would be great! Thanks again!!
I made this and the nacho cheese one and i can confidently verify for any skeptics that they do indeed taste like doritos and are delicious (;
Very easily one of the very best hummus recipes, and believe me, I have tried a TON! Thanks so much for this amazing recipe! I have been making it since you posted it in 2015 but am just commenting now!
Love your recipes!!
xxoo