Sun-dried tomato hummus

A Tribute to Smash Up

If you’re anything like us, the thrill of combining unlikely factions—like zombies and ninjas or Giant Ants and Kitty Cats—in Smash Up is a delightful prelude to hilarious chaos around the table. This has been a family favourite of ours since it was published in 2012 by AEG, it’s designed by Paul Peterson. Smash Up is a shuffle‑building card game for 2–4 players. With a playtime of around 45 minutes and super speedy set up, it’s a great after dinner choice. Its rules are deceptively simple—play one action card and one minion card, check control of bases, draw two cards—yet each faction’s unique abilities create endless strategic mash‑ups, and a certain someone in our group always manages to play at least six cards each turn!

Hummus has been a staple in Middle Eastern cuisine for centuries, with the earliest written records of a hummus‑like dish dating back to a 13th‑century Cairo cookbook. Multiple cultures—including Greeks, Arabs, Lebanese, Turks, Syrians, and Egyptians—have laid claim to the original recipe, each adding its own twist to the chickpea purée.

Recipe Inspiration: Smash Up Hummus

Inspired by the game’s titular “smash” mechanic, this hummus recipe transforms the humble chickpea into a creamy dip with a satisfying, yet literal, smash. We blitz canned chickpeas in the food processor with garlic, dried oregano, lemon juice, and a splash of sun‑dried tomato oil until smooth—no tahini needed. The sun‑dried tomatoes add a tangy sweetness that balances the garlic and oregano beautifully.

Pro Tips & Tactics

• Adjust consistency on the fly: If your hummus seems too thick, simply add a teaspoon of water (or olive oil) at a time until you reach your desired creaminess .
• Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or freeze in 4‑tablespoon portions for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and stir in a splash of lemon juice if it dries out .
• Flavor variations: Swap sun‑dried tomatoes for roasted red peppers, or—if you’re feeling adventurous—add ½ ripe avocado with lime juice and fresh cilantro for a Mexican fusion twist.

Whether you’re a board‑game enthusiast smashing bases or a home cook smashing chickpeas, this dip delivers maximum fun with minimal effort. Chickpeas are not only creamy and delicious but also packed with protein and fiber, making them a nutritious foundation for your next smash‑up snack attack . Enjoy!

Smash Up Hummus

Helen

A sunny mediterranean dish great for snacking.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 0 minutes mins

Course Snack

Cuisine Mediterranean

Servings 8

Calories 92 kcal

Equipment

• Blender or food processor It's better to use a processor for smooth hummus

Ingredients

  

• 400 g tin chickpeas drained
• 1 tbsp garlic chopped, frozen or jarred
• 5 sun-dried tomatoes in oil
• ½ tbsp oregano dried
• 30 ml / 2 tbsp lemon juice 1 x medium lemon
• 1 tbsp oil from sun-dried tomato jar
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

 

• Drain and rinse the chickpeas and add them to the food processor
  400 g tin chickpeas
• Squeeze a fresh lemon and add the lemon juice
  30 ml / 2 tbsp lemon juice
• Add garlic, and oregano
  1 tbsp garlic, ½ tbsp oregano, salt and pepper
• Add sun-dried tomatoes and oil from sun-dried tomato jar
  5 sun-dried tomatoes, 1 tbsp oil from sun-dried tomato jar
• Blitz all ingredients in food processor
• Taste, adjust seasoning to preference
• Serve with all the usual crudites (breadsticks, sliced peppers and cucumbers are our favourites)

Notes

Store in the fridge for up to 4 days

Can be frozen for up to 3 months, defrost overnight in fridge and stir well, with a splash of lemon juice if dry. Consider portioning into 4 tbsp servings for easy defrosting.

 

 

Variations

• Swap out the sun-dried tomatoes for roasted red peppers (jarred or homemade)
• For a Mexican fusion zesty kick – add ½ ripe avocado, replace lemon juice with lime juice, and replace oregano with fresh coriander (cilantro) with optional jalapeño

 

Top tactics

 

• With a 32 oz / 930 ml capacity Nutribullet we can just about double this recipe – Yum!
• Depending on your food processor, adding a bit more water helps make a smooth consistency

 

Keyword Hummus, snack, Sun-dried tomato

Nutrition Per 45 g Serving (~ ⅛ of batch)