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    Zesty Hummus Pimento Cheese Dip

    May 12, 2017 by Emily Cooper 16 Comments

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    Zesty Hummus Pimento Cheese Dip -- This tried and true classic appetizer gets a new and healthier makeover! Made with roasted red pepper hummus, sharp cheddar cheese, and seasonings. This might be my new favorite party recipe!AD| Zesty Hummus Pimento Cheese Dip -- This tried and true classic appetizer gets a new and healthier makeover! Made with roasted red pepper hummus, sharp cheddar cheese, and seasonings. This might be my new favorite party recipe! | Vegetarian | Gluten-Free | @sinfulnutrition

    I received free samples of Sabra Hummus mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by Sabra and am eligible to win prizes associated with the con- test. I was not compensated for my time.

    I think my favorite outfit is Friday.

    Not casual jeans. Or Hawaiian shirt Friday. Just Friday. It always fits me, and hear it's the new black...but this is coming from the girl who knows the inside of the produce section better than the inside of the mall. Fashionista definitely isn't my superlative.

    But do you know what tomorrow is???

    AD| Zesty Hummus Pimento Cheese Dip -- This tried and true classic appetizer gets a new and healthier makeover! Made with roasted red pepper hummus, sharp cheddar cheese, and seasonings. This might be my new favorite party recipe! | Vegetarian | Gluten-Free | @sinfulnutrition...well yes. It IS saturday. But not just any fun-lovin' saturday. It's National Hummus Day!

    I alluded to this on Monday's post, but tomorrow is THE day folks. And what better way to dive headfirst into the holiday than with a pool of cheesy hummus-y dip!

    AD| Zesty Hummus Pimento Cheese Dip -- This tried and true classic appetizer gets a new and healthier makeover! Made with roasted red pepper hummus, sharp cheddar cheese, and seasonings. This might be my new favorite party recipe! | Vegetarian | Gluten-Free | @sinfulnutrition

    Pimento cheesy hummus-y dip that is. Pimento cheese...either you love it, or you're not from the South. 🙂

    I spent my dietetic internship in Alabama for year, when I was still vegetarian at the time. LOL right? A veggie-lovin' Yankee in BBQ country. I really should have been a sitcom.

    Needless to say, a lot of the options were not so veggie-friendly...except for my savor of pimento cheese.

    AD| Zesty Hummus Pimento Cheese Dip -- This tried and true classic appetizer gets a new and healthier makeover! Made with roasted red pepper hummus, sharp cheddar cheese, and seasonings. This might be my new favorite party recipe! | Vegetarian | Gluten-Free | @sinfulnutrition

    I had never had it before, and was all about trying the local fare and ended as a pimento cheese lovin' dietitian after it all.

    In case you fall into the other category, pimento cheese is pretty much cheese mixed with diced pimento peppers and mayo. What's not to love?! I really think I should have gotten a shirt when I left 'bama that said, "I went to the South, and all I got was a love of pimento cheese." Surprisingly, I couldn't find them anywhere...

    AD| Zesty Hummus Pimento Cheese Dip -- This tried and true classic appetizer gets a new and healthier makeover! Made with roasted red pepper hummus, sharp cheddar cheese, and seasonings. This might be my new favorite party recipe! | Vegetarian | Gluten-Free | @sinfulnutrition

    But in the name of chickpea love, I swapped a bit of the South out for some of my past vegetarian ways. And we all lived happily ever after.

    AD| Zesty Hummus Pimento Cheese Dip -- This tried and true classic appetizer gets a new and healthier makeover! Made with roasted red pepper hummus, sharp cheddar cheese, and seasonings. This might be my new favorite party recipe! | Vegetarian | Gluten-Free | @sinfulnutrition

    There may not be any actual pimentos in this pimento cheese, but there is roasted red peppers which are pretty much the same thing with a mistaken identity. Swapping out the mayo not only trims this recipe out a bit, but also had the power couple of fiber and protein that mayo and cream cheese have serious relationship goal envy on.

    And it just tastes damn good. Isn't that what life is really about now? I do think I need to market a new shirt now though... "I tried pimento cheese and all I got was a newly sparked love with hummus." You'd buy one, right?

    AD| Zesty Hummus Pimento Cheese Dip -- This tried and true classic appetizer gets a new and healthier makeover! Made with roasted red pepper hummus, sharp cheddar cheese, and seasonings. This might be my new favorite party recipe! | Vegetarian | Gluten-Free | @sinfulnutrition

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    AD| Zesty Hummus Pimento Cheese Dip -- This tried and true classic appetizer gets a new and healthier makeover! Made with roasted red pepper hummus, sharp cheddar cheese, and seasonings. This might be my new favorite party recipe! | Vegetarian | Gluten-Free | @sinfulnutrition

    Zesty Hummus Pimento Cheese Dip


    ★★★★★

    5 from 4 reviews

    • Author: Sinful Nutrition
    • Total Time: 5 mins
    • Yield: serves 6
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    Ingredients

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    • ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
    • ½ cup shredded jack cheese
    • 1 cup Sabra roasted red pepper hummus
    • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
    • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ¼ teaspoon paprika

    Instructions

    1. In a small bowl, combine all ingredients until mixed.
    2. Serve with crackers, fresh veggies, or pretzels.
    • Prep Time: 5 mins
    • Category: dip, appetizer

    Keywords: hummus, dip, appetizer, healthy, pimento, party food, vegetarian

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    Pin this recipe for later!AD| Zesty Hummus Pimento Cheese Dip -- This tried and true classic appetizer gets a new and healthier makeover! Made with roasted red pepper hummus, sharp cheddar cheese, and seasonings. This might be my new favorite party recipe! | Vegetarian | Gluten-Free | @sinfulnutrition

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    1. Annedra

      May 12, 2017 at 8:21 am

      NEED! This southern girl dislikes pimento cheese only because i'm anti mayo.
      also we can make that tee shirt happen. and make it look like a marilyn monroe quote XD

      Reply
    2. Serena Ball

      May 12, 2017 at 9:17 am

      I'm ready! I'm diving in head-first into this creative dip. Yummmmm!

      Reply
    3. Deanna Segrave-Daly

      May 12, 2017 at 9:19 pm

      What a super fun mash-up for National Hummus Day!

      Reply
    4. Lauren Grant | Zestful Kitchen

      May 15, 2017 at 9:55 am

      Love this idea! What a great way to lighten up pimento cheese dip!

      Reply
    5. Tara | Treble in the Kitchen

      May 15, 2017 at 3:34 pm

      This has my husband's name all over it!

      Reply
    6. Abbey Sharp

      May 24, 2017 at 9:56 am

      Mmm I love pimento cheese! Will definitely need to try this recipe!

      Reply
    7. Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner

      May 24, 2017 at 2:17 pm

      ooh I love that flavor combo! Now I want to eat that for snack

      Reply
    8. Carmy @ carmyy.com

      May 25, 2017 at 10:09 am

      Yum!! I love a good hummus dip!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    9. Nazima

      July 20, 2017 at 9:45 pm

      I've never tried pimento cheese, but this looks delicious!

      Reply
    10. Shannon @ KISS in the Kitchen

      July 21, 2017 at 10:58 am

      I can totally imagine the flavor in this dish- it sounds amazing!

      Reply
    11. Emily | EmPowered Nutrition

      July 21, 2017 at 1:14 pm

      I'm moving south so I better start liking some pimento cheese!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    12. Whitney @ To Live & Diet in L.A.

      July 21, 2017 at 1:18 pm

      What a great way to spice up basic hummus! This sounds delish!

      Reply
    13. Bridget @EatRightMama

      July 21, 2017 at 8:29 pm

      For pimiento cheese lovers who also want their hummus! This would be great in a roll-up with tortilla or cucumber, too.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    14. Lauren O'Connor

      July 21, 2017 at 10:21 pm

      Yum! I think this dip may be my new favorite party or potluck recipe!

      Reply
    15. Danielle

      July 22, 2017 at 9:06 am

      I love pimento cheese -- what a good idea to put it in hummus!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    16. Betsy Ramirez

      July 26, 2017 at 10:14 pm

      This is such a clever idea! Love it!

      Reply

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