I could eat hummus all day, especially this Creamy Mustard Hummus, and Hubby will confirm that I do. Some might think that I would get bored of all that delicious creamy hummus goodness, but no. The key is to switch it up.
Hummus should never be boring and if you’ve browsed through these 28 Hummus Recipes then you’ll know the options are endless.
My favorite hummus recipes are the ones where I take a basic hummus recipe and add some form of vegetable to it. My cucumber hummus went viral and my avocado hummus is still one of the most sought after recipes on my blog.
Before you get to the actually mustard hummus recipe though, let’s answer a major homemade hummus dilemma most have.
How do I make my hummus creamy?
- Start with a good food processor. Don’t try making hummus in a blender or by smashing the chickpeas with a fork. That will only bring you to tears.You don’t need a super expensive food processor to make your own creamy hummus. I find smaller food processors work best. I love my 9 cup one. It’s the perfect size for almost all the recipes I make and it even comes with a 3 cup work bowl for extra small batches.
- Water, water, and more water. Believe me, water is your ultimate best friend in the world of homemade hummus. Water will make your hummus creamy and fluffy. You won’t need a lot. Usually somewhere between 1/4 and 2/3 of a cup will be plenty.
- Add the water slowly. Don’t stress if it becomes too runny. Add more chickpeas or tahini to thicken it back up.
- More time eating, less time peeling. Some swear by peeling the skin off of each chickpea, to make your hummus extra creamy. I’ve tried this and while it does make it slightly creamier, I find it isn’t a must and more of an extra waste of time.Try it out, if you like. The easiest way to peel chickpeas is to use uncooked chickpeas, soak them overnight, and boil them. Then run the cooked chickpeas under cold water and rub them to remove the skin.If you try this with canned chickpeas, it will take twice as long.
Isn’t olive oil what makes hummus creamy and smooth?
- This is a common misconception. It’s definitely a mistake that I’ve also made in the past. Let me be loud and clear on this: DO NOT USE OIL!Adding olive oil to your hummus, is a hummus rookie mistake. Not only are you adding a ton of extra unneeded calories, but oil will actually thicken up your hummus.
- Instead, drizzle olive oil over your finished hummus. The oil will actually give the hummus a great flavor boost and you’ll be able to control just how much you add.
Good thing we cleared that up. Now, let’s get back to that scrumptious creamy mustard hummus :)
I was in the kitchen a few weeks back and was a little annoyed at the fact of just making plain hummus. I hadn’t gone grocery shopping and only had fruit and a handful of potatoes left.
Fruity hummus sounds really gross to me. So obviously that didn’t happen. I was also too lazy to cook a potato and add it to hummus. Plus, white potatoes don’t have much flavor so I don’t think they would have added much pizzazz to my hummus.
Instead I started going through my pantry. There on the top shelf was a cute little glass of dijon mustard. So what the hell, why not try it out?
Dijon mustard and parsley are an easy pairing so I added some of that to my food processor as well. Lemon juice, tahini, and a bit of salt were a must as well.
I was pleasantly surprised when it actually tasted good. Something was missing because the dijon mustard was just a tad too overwhelming for my taste. I like mustard but I’m sure there are a lot of people that have much more love for it than I do.
I added some maple syrup to the hummus to cut through some of the sharpness. The mustard hummus ended up perfectly balanced, smooth, creamy, and ready to be slathered on my next sandwich.
Yum! Creamy Mustard Hummus! Just what the doctor ordered ;)
So what exactly do you do with Mustard Hummus?
More like, what do you not eat mustard hummus with? To be honest, mustard hummus tastes best on sandwiches, with cooked veggies, and warm soft pretzels.
However, one of my favorite ways to use it is in casseroles. It really doesn’t matter what kind of casserole. Just stir a few tablespoons into your casserole and bake it. This will give your otherwise meh-tasting casserole the flavor boost it deserves. I used this in my tempeh casserole and wanted to hoard it from everyone else. It was THAT good!
Creamy Mustard Hummus
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups Chickpeas or Garbanzo Beans soaked and cooked or rinsed and drained from a can
- 1/2 of a cup Tahini Sesame paste
- 1/8 of a cup Dijon Mustard
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 cup of Water or more if needed
- 1 tablespoon Pure Maple Syrup can be omitted, see notes
- Small handful Fresh Parsley + more for garnish
- Olive Oil optional
- Paprika optional
Instructions
- Place all ingredients except olive oil, paprika, and extra parsley in a food processor. Pulse until hummus is smooth, adding more water if needed.
- Add hummus to a large bowl and drizzle with a tablespoon or two of olive oil, sprinkle with paprika, and garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
Recipe Notes
1.) The maple syrup balances out the sharpness from the dijon mustard very well. However, if you would like to omit it, then add about two teaspoons less dijon mustard to the hummus. 2.) Don't be afraid to add water to your hummus. Water actually makes hummus creamy and very fluffy. Start off adding 1/2 a cup of water and then see if more is needed. If you add to much, your hummus will eventually turn watery. If this accidentally happens, add more chickpeas or tahini.3.) Make sure to use tahini that has no salt added or any other ingredients. Tahini should be made of only sesame seeds. Click on the tahini link in the ingredient list to see the one I like best.
Need more hummus inspiration? Try these flavor combos :)
I LOVE this idea! I absolutely love mustard. (When I was little I used to eat those little mustard packets at school straight up!) LOL. I can’t wait to try this and smother it all over a giant veggie sandwich! YUM!
I’ve made this 4 times now. Each time it seems to taste better and better. No more boring sandwiches in my house anymore!
So happy you like the mustard hummus, Jenna! I think if you like mustard then you’ll love this :) I’m glad I was able to help rid your house of boring sandwiches ;)
I completely agree, you can never eat too much hummus! This sounds so good. I’m a huge fan of mustard. I can’t wait to make this. :)
I’ve never thought about adding mustard to hummus, but will definitely think again. Looks amazing!
I want to go and make this right now. Such a great idea to add mustard
while I DO peel chickpeas for the most smooth hummus, I find the peeling to be calming. :) I get that it’s not everyone’s favorite, though – and by the looks of your photos there ARE other techniques for smoothness! the mustard sounds fantastic.
Wish I lived close by,,,,I’d stop over and enjoy this hummus (and coffee) with you!
I love hummus and i love mustard but have never thought of putting the two together. It sounds delcicious! I totally agreed too about using water in your hummus. It makes such a difference.
I love the idea of a maple mustard hummus. It’s always in my fridge and it would be great to jazz it up more!
Creamy mustard hummus sounds fantastic and Vanessa, it’s just gorgeous!! I don’t ever use oil in mine either, just water or depending on the flavor, tomato sauce and other condiments. This looks just incredible and so simple!
I’m on a big mustard kick lately, and I love hummus! I’ll be trying this for sure. Great tips on making hummus creamy too!
Oh yum, I would never have thought of adding mustard to my hummus – but now that you have put it out there, it makes total sense! Will have to give it a go, next time I make a batch!
Wow! The photos look really really good!
Most important for a good hummus it that it’s not dry imho. This looks excellent!! :D
I’ve never thought of combining hummus and mustard! What a great idea, Vanessa! Can’t wait to give this a try. :-)
Such a delight it is! Specially the tip on how to make the hummus more creamier is the best part.
It was really yummy, having read this recipe now, am wondering even i could make a wrap with this delicious hummus! Great share!
I don’t know why I didn’t ever think of this. I made it and put it on sandwiches for my family. Everyone loved it. Thanks for the recipe!
This was crazy delicious. I only had yellow mustard but it was fine, the maple syrup makes it amazing. Can’t wait to share with my workmates tomorrow. Thank you!
Thanks Bethany! I’m so happy you liked it! I’m obsessed with mustard hummus. I think a lot of people shy away from the idea because it seems different than regular hummus. It’s one of those things though that once you try it, nothing else will do ;) Hope everyone at work liked it as well ;)
Hi Vanessa,
Just wondering what the shelf life is of things like your hummus and vegan mayo etc….
cheers, Kaz
Hi Kaz, homemade hummus should be eaten within 4 to 5 days. Make sure it’s in a airtight container or covered with plastic wrap or it will dry out quickly. The vegan mayo should be used up in 3 to 4 days. Hope that helps and have a great day :)
Mustard hummus, to make it I always use roasted pine nuts, rosemary, a bit of honey and Limburgian mustard. Limburgian mustard is rough but mild, and gives the hummus a pleasant structure.
What a good idea, Spikey! I’ll have to teh making the mustard hummus that way :)