This Smoky Bacon Flavored Hummus hits all the main tastebud spots and will make you the party favorite. It’s sweet, salty, and savory with a hint of smoke. Low-fat, oil-free, easy to make, and absolutely delicious!
So, where did I get the inspiration for this amazing idea?
First of all, I agree with you. It is a pretty amazing idea. Second, and to answer your original question, the idea came from my Smoky Maple Tempeh Bacon. I thought, “If it works for tempeh, it’ll work with chickpeas.” It just seemed to make sense there should be a bacon flavored hummus.
Why? Because who doesn’t love something smoky, sweet and savory? It’s just that some of us don’t want to get it from a pig’s gut.
Problem solved!
And, how easy is it? Super easy! You never have to turn on an oven or stove top. You just throw all the ingredients into a food processor and watch the blade of fortune turn.
It’s time you stopped complaining about not being noticed. You can know how it feels to be a BOSS. “How?”, you ask.
The next time you attend a “get together” or work party, show up with this smoky bacon flavored hummus and watch what happens. Don’t be surprised if you get promoted or become the most popular person in the neighborhood.
Greatness doesn’t take years to achieve. It takes about TEN MINUTES with just a few ingredients.
By the way, I have other hummus recipes you should check out. There’s my Creamy Smooth Oil-Free Homemade Hummus and my Chocolate Peanut Butter Hummus.
Hey, if you do make this recipe I want to know. So, please leave a comment below with a star rating. And, be sure and share a picture on Instagram with the hashtag #shaneandsimple. I want to see your work.
PrintSmoky Bacon Flavored Hummus
This Smoky Bacon Flavored Hummus hits all the main tastebud spots and will make you the party favorite. It’s sweet, salty, and savory with a hint of smoke. Low-fat, oil-free, easy to make and absolutely delicious!
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dips & Spreads
- Cuisine: Vegan
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 15-ounce can low-sodium or no salt added chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 2 Tbsp. low sodium soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp. tahini
- 1 Tbsp. maple syrup
- 1 tsp. smoked paprika (or regular paprika)
- 1 tsp. liquid smoke
- 1 garlic clove – minced or 1 tsp. garlic powder
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into a food processor and blend for 30 seconds. Stop and scrape down sides and bottom of the container. Blend for another 30 seconds or until smooth.
- If it’s too thick, add 1 Tbsp. of water at a time until you get desired consistency.
- Eat with sliced veggies, crackers, or toasted whole grain bread. Suggested Topping
- Shane & Simple Easy Vegan Bacon Bits.
Notes
This Smoky Bacon Flavored Hummus also makes an excellent sandwich spread. Add some lettuce, pickles, and tomato. Yum!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 Tbsp
- Calories: 79
- Sugar: 2.8 g
- Sodium: 107.1 mg
- Fat: 2.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 11.5 g
- Fiber: 2.9 g
- Protein: 3.7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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Jana Fielder
This is a mouthful of flavor and sooo good! I ate the whole thing yesterday ( with carrots and also slathered on Shane’s cornbread) …and made more today so my husband could have some. Honestly it is just delicious! Thanks for another great recipe, Shane!
Emily Marchant
2nd one of your recipes today (did the easy vegan fudge this morning, yum!! Made a double batch of this one, it makes hubby soooo happy!
Andria Hudson
Oh goodness gracious, this is to die for!!! I will be making this on a regular basis. Not that it will last that long, but, Shane, how long can this be stored in the fridge?
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Ok, to be honest I’ve been giving this smoky bacon flavored hummus the side-eye for at least a year. Didn’t sound like something I’d like. Today I needed to make hummus and really wanted something new…so I tried it! It was SO SURPRISINGLY GOOD! Even my husband and son loved it! Keep up the great work Shane!! I recommend your website to everyone I meet in the WFPB community and even to those just dipping a toe in!
Shane Martin
Thank you so much!
Kelley
I can’t choose between this and the chocolate peanut butter hummus as to what is my fav! Love it. I use 1tsp of maple syrup and throw in a few more garlic cloves. Yummmm
Gary Hunt
Shane, this is a staple for sure !! Fabulous !!
Shane Martin
Thank you!!! We love it around here, too:)
Beth
Add me to the list of adoring fans! Had to restrain myself from going face down into the food processor bowl and getting a close shave while gobbling up this delicious hummus!!
Shane Martin
Don’t worry. I won’t judge:)
Lisa
This is one of our absolute favorites. We make it often and double the recipe. The only thing we do different is add a little water.
Emily
We’re having to buy a much bigger food processor since we’re going to have to double or triple the recipe next time we make this.! My husband thinks this is so good, and that you must be a wizard. High five from Alabama.
Jen
So yummy! I ate it on my baked potato instead of sour cream and bacon bits. Delicious! I didn’t have any liquid smoke, so I omitted it, and used garlic powder because that is what I had on hand. Thanks!
Andrea
Delicious 🙂 Having it for breakfast right now
Shane Martin
Awesome!!!
Holly
Just made this and I’m currently having a bacon lettuce tomato sandwich!!!
Molly
Shane,
Sending you a handful of high fives! This is one of those rare genius recipes that can be made from things on hand with very little effort and tastes amazing. I’m planning to make this one a lot– by popular demand. Many thanks!
Shane Martin
Wow, thanks, Molly! I’m so glad you enjoyed it. It’s one of our faves too. And, my hand is sore from the high fives:) Blessings.
Laura
This is great for taking on day hikes and other outings.
Shane Martin
Yes! Great idea. So glad you liked it, Laura and thanks for rating it. Have a great day!
Shane Martin
Yum!
alex
hi
thanks, i added a little aquafaba instead of most and just used 1 tsp, worked a treat, super tasty, my new favourite, going to try the sweet one next 🙂
Shane Martin
That’s awesome!!! Thanks for sharing your alternative. Love hearing these things.
alex
if i skipped the tahini to lower the fat, what would be a good sub? 1 tbs of water?, it sounds awesome !
Shane Martin
I would just leave it out altogether. I use the tahini to thicken it up and add an earthy flavor. But, it will work without it.
Bev Jackson
Thank for sharing your recipe. My husband loved it. We use it on sandwiches. My niece and her friend also loved it. I just used it in a” spinach salad inspired ” rice paper wrap. In place of bacon. You’re recipe will be used many times, thanks.
Shane Martin
Bev, that’s awesome! We love it on sandwiches as well. Thanks so much for reaching out! Peace.
Donna Hopper
It was so delicious. I reduced the amount of garlic since my cooking guide chart says 1 clove equals one eighth teaspoon garlic powder. I also reduced the amount of liquid smoke . My friend, who is not vegan or vegetarian, thought it was delicious, too, and wanted the recipe. She thought her meat-loving husband would like it. Thank you so much for posting this great recipe.
Shane Martin
Donna, that’s awesome! Thanks so much for sharing that:) It makes me smile.
Jennifer Dempsey
oh. my. goodness.
oh. my. goodness!!! SO good!! I mean… SO good! LOL
my non vegan , hate everything that doesn’t come from a store, grown son…said “wow, you finally made something that doesn’t suck! HAHAHAHAH so this one gets saved for sure!
Shane Martin
Haha! Jennifers, that’s so great! And, tell your son these are recipes from a former SEC college football player:) Tell him to eat his veggies:) Peace.
Sue
This is the best hummus recipe ever! I am totally addicted!
Shane Martin
Thank you, Sue! So pumped you enjoyed it. Check out my Chocolate Peanut Butter Hummus and No-Oil Hummus as well. Thanks again! Peace.
Carol
This is a fun switch from basic hummus, Shane. I bet you are right that it would be great in a sandwich (or a salad or whatever!)! I think next time, I will try less to no maple syrup. It was a tad too sweet for me. Love it overall tho.
Shane Martin
Sound great, Carol! Way to make it your own.
Jenn Ingraham
This is amazing – our new favorite hummus. My family stood huddled over the bowl of the food processor and ate nearly all of it! Looking forward to trying more of your recipes.
Shane Martin
Jenn, that is awesome! Sounds like my kids:) So glad you enjoyed it and hope will try more recipes on the site. Thanks for the feedback and sharing. Love hearing things like this. Blessings.
Cheryl Gall
This is absolutely delicious!!!
Shane Martin
Thanks, Cheryl! So glad you enjoyed it. May it bring you much happiness:) Peace.
Mike
My new favorite hummus!
Tammy
When you said this was delicious – you weren’t kidding. I am thinking up all the ways I want to eat this besides just spooning it out of the bowl plain. Yum!!! Followed the recipe exactly and used fresh garlic. Going in the keep file for sure.
Shane Martin
Wow! Thanks, Tammy. So glad you enjoyed it.
Pat
Super yummy. Used cooked dry chickpeas instead of canned.
Shane Martin
Awesome! Thanks so much for the response.
Mike
Freaking amazing!