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Lemony Hummus Crab Dip

August 8, 2016 by Cara

This 4 ingredient Lemony Hummus Crab Dip is bursting of tart flavor and topped with the cutest bell pepper crab. Perfect for a summer-themed party!

Summer is winding down and secretly to that, I say THANK GOD! Sorry, but I’m done with the heat and I’m ready for Halloween. But there are still a handful of beach-themed snacks to enjoy before that happens. Get your kids to eat their veggies before the summer ends with this Lemony Hummus Crab Dip. Bursting with a tart, lemon flavor that is perfect for dipping carrots and celery into! This 4-ingredient hummus is one of the easiest snacks to throw together. And don’t forget to top the dip with the adorable red bell pepper crab but be careful! If you get too close, he just might pinch…

This 4 ingredient Lemony Hummus Crab Dip is bursting of tart flavor and topped with the cutest bell pepper crab. Perfect for a summer-themed party!

I know that I haven’t been around much this summer but I promise that this fall will be different. I mean, come on, Halloween is coming. You know me and my love for that holiday! If you follow me on Instagram, you’ll know that I’m actually pregnant. Yup, that’s right. I’m 18 weeks today and this summer was a bit rough for me with my first trimester.

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Lemony Hummus Crab Dip

  • Author: Fork & Beans
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Yield: Serves 4
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This 4 ingredient Lemony Hummus Crab Dip is bursting of tart flavor and topped with the cutest bell pepper crab. Perfect for a summer-themed party!


Ingredients

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  • 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1–2 garlic cloves
  • 2 Tbsp. Tahini
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • juice of 1–2 lemons

For the Crab:

  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 2 homemade googly eyes
  • 1 toothpick

Instructions

  1. In a food processor, throw all of the ingredients for the hummus together and mix until smooth. Add more lemon juice if you want the hummus to be a smoother consistency.
  2. Cut the bottom portion of the red bell pepper off for the head. Cut only 1/3 of the pepper.
  3. Cut 4 claws from the very top portion of the pepper. You should have a middle portion of the pepper leftover. Slice and use for more claws/legs.
  4. Glue 2 homemade google eyes to a toothpick, broken in half. Stick onto the top of the crab head.
  5. Serve with fresh veggies and chips.

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I still can’t look at certain recipes that I created over here around that time because it still makes me a bit nauseated (ha). So maybe now you might have some more understanding as to why I just want this season to end. I am so looking forward to drinking tea, snuggling up and just continuing to nest until this little BOY is born in January. But summer still needs to be celebrated and I thought I’d do it with my own interpretation of what a crab dip should look like…

This 4 ingredient Lemony Hummus Crab Dip is bursting of tart flavor and topped with the cutest bell pepper crab. Perfect for a summer-themed party!

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This 4 ingredient Lemony Hummus Crab Dip is bursting of tart flavor and topped with the cutest bell pepper crab. Perfect for a summer-themed party!

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Filed Under: Birthdays, Fresh Out of the Oven, Kid-Friendly, Nut Free, Sauces/Spreads, Snacks for Kids, Vegan

About Cara

Based in Chicago with her husband and son, Cara is the creator behind the site Fork and Beans: A place where kids can have fun with their food.

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  1. Jennifer

    August 11, 2016 at 3:16 pm

    Cara- I’m 22 week pregnant, and I have never had such an awful summer! I don’t know how women do it when they are due in the summer!

    • Cara

      August 11, 2016 at 4:35 pm

      YAY, congrats Jennifer!! But you are right, the summertime for pregnancy is not ideal. We both are praying for Fall!

  2. Lsrisa

    August 9, 2016 at 7:28 am

    It’s super pretty!
    I just don’t know how to make Googy eyes

    • Cara

      August 9, 2016 at 8:13 am

      Well, I guess it would have helped had I included the link to make googly eyes, huh? ha. Just did it so now you can make them 🙂

  3. Beth E

    August 9, 2016 at 6:22 am

    This is just darling, Cara! I hope you are starting to feel better.

    BTW: Keep the “bean water,” aka aquafaba, to use in place of egg. flax egg, chia egg, etc. in baking!

    • Cara

      August 9, 2016 at 8:14 am

      Oh Beth, such a GREAT tip!!!! Thank you for adding that <3 And I'm doing so well, thank you for always asking, xo.

  4. Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day

    August 8, 2016 at 8:44 pm

    I don’t have kids, but I just love all your recipes with the googly eyes! I can’t wait to see what you have in store for Halloween.

    • Cara

      August 9, 2016 at 8:15 am

      I’m kinda obsessed with the googly eyes, can’t you tell 😛 teehee. Thank you for the love and I cannot wait for Halloween either!

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