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Goat’s Cheese & Rocket Hummus {Gluten Free}

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Published on November 19, 2018 by Helen 34 Comments
Last Updated on November 20, 2018

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Whizzing some goat’s cheese and rocket into home-made hummus is a quick, easy and delicious twist on the classic.  Perfect for dipping, putting into sandwiches or even using as a pasta sauce. Gluten Free.

Table of Contents

  • Goat’s Cheese and Rocket Hummus
  • How To Make Goat’s Cheese and Rocket Hummus Step by Step
  • Goat’s Cheese Hummus Recipe Notes, Tricks & Tips
  • Chavroux Goat’s Cheese
  • Some More Uses for Goat’s Cheese

Goat’s Cheese and Rocket Hummus

I am just dippy about dips! Dips should be classified as their own food group surely?  A home-made dip or two served with crudités counts towards your five-a-day and is positively good for you.

I’ve given the classic hummus a quick make over and whipped up my own version from scratch with some added goat’s cheese and rocket.  The combination works really well – the goat’s cheese adds a creamy richness which is complemented by the peppery heat form the rocket.

Chavroux is a popular fresh goat’s cheese brand in France and Europe, and is perfect for this recipe – I used the creamy soft pyramid cheese, but for a stronger and more pronounced goat’s cheese flavour you could use the goat’s cheese log.

A top down shot of a table set with a bowl of goats cheese & rocket hummus

How To Make Goat’s Cheese and Rocket Hummus Step by Step

A top down view of the ingredients for goats cheese and rocket hummus. Chick peas, tahini, olive oil, soft goats cheese, half a lemon and a handful of rocket.

Step 1– measure out the ingredients

A top down view of a food processor holding chick peas that have been blitzed.

Step 2 – Blitz the chickpeas briefly in a food processor (reserve a few for garnishing later).

A top down view of a food processor containing blitzed chickpeas to which tahini, goats cheese, rocket leaves, and olive oil have been added.

Step 3 – Add the rest of the ingredients – the goat’s cheese, rocket, tahini, garlic and olive oil.

A top down view of goat's cheese and rocket hummus, in a food processor, fully blitzed and ready to be served.

Step 4 – And blitz to the desired consistency. If necessary, add some water to loosen the mixture.

A top down view of a dish of goats cheese and rocket hummus, garnished with rocket leaves and chickpeas.

Step 5 – serve, garnished with the reserved chickpeas and more rocket leaves. Or spoon into ready made canape cases.

A close up of a small dish of light green coloured goat's cheese and rocket hummus. In the background are some vegetable crudités.

Goat’s Cheese Hummus Recipe Notes, Tricks & Tips

I used a soft fresh goat’s cheese for this – for a stronger flavour use a goat’s cheese log, or more mature soft goat’s cheese.

Once made the goat’s cheese hummus will keep in a sealed container in the fridge for 3 days.

You can of course whizz up the goats cheese and rocket with regular store bought hummus.

Substitute the rocket for some baby spinach for another twist on the recipe.

Chavroux Goat’s Cheese

A pyramid and log of Chavroux goat's cheese

Chavroux is leading brand of fresh goat’s cheese in France and Europe, and we love its creamy soft texture.   There are two varieties widely on sale in the UK – the soft delicately flavoured pyramid and the stronger, creamy soft rinded log. The pyramids retail for £2.50 for 150g, and the logs £2.00 for the same weight.

It is delicious as part of a cheese board, on its own, or on  cracker as a snack. It’s also amazing as a versatile cooking ingredient for both sweet and savoury recipes.

For example, it’s perfect in my grain salad with roasted vegetables and goat’s cheese,  mushroom frittata with goats cheese,  Jersey Royal (new potato), asparagus & goat’s cheese filo tartlets, creamy chorizo & goat’s cheese one pot magic pasta, or goat’s cheese, thyme and Bramley apple muffins.

Some More Uses for Goat’s Cheese

Aside from serving with crackers and crisps try this goat’s cheese hummus with our ultimate crudite platter.

  1. Melt some goat’s cheese into pasta sauce to add an extra layer of flavour
  2. Spread Chavroux onto toast and top with sliced avocado. Try adding spring onions or radishes for some heat
  3. Stir a large spoonful of Chavroux into soup
  4. Roll smoked salmon around Chavroux for a canapé. Or serve a spoonful in a shot glass (with a teaspoon) topped with smoked salmon or air dried ham and strips of cucumber
  5. Wrap a lightly steamed asparagus head with Chavroux and Parma ham. A delicious and easy first course
  6. You can even use goat’s cheese in a baked cheesecake!
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A close up of a small dish of light green coloured goat's cheese and rocket hummus. In the background are some vegetable crudités.
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Goat's Cheese and Rocket Hummus
Prep Time
4 mins
Total Time
4 mins
 

A great variation on traditional hummus. Soft goat's cheese adds a creaminess and lightness to the hummus, offset by the heat of the rocket leaves. Gluten Free.

Course: Dips & Dresisngs
Cuisine: Dip
Keyword: Flavoured Hummus
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 241 kcal
Author: Helen Best-Shaw
Ingredients
  • 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed)
  • 1/2 lemon (juiced)
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 50 g soft goat's cheese
  • 1 tsp tahini
  • 1 tbs good olive oil
  • 1 handful rocket leaves
  • pepper and salt to taste
Instructions
  1. Blitz the chickpeas briefly in a food processor. Keep a few back for garnishing.

  2. Add the rest of the ingredients, blitz together to the desired consistency. If the hummus is too stiff, add some water to loosen it.

  3. Serve, garnished with rocket leaves and the remaining chickpeas.

Recipe Notes
  • I used a soft fresh cheese for this - for a stronger flavour use a goats cheese log, or more mature soft goat's cheese.   
  • Once made the goat's cheese hummus will keep in a sealed container in the fridge for 3 days. 
  • You can of course whizz up the goats cheese and rocket with regular store bought hummus.  
  • Substitute some baby spinach for the rocket for for another twist on the recipe.
  • This recipe is 7 Weight Watchers Smart Points
Nutrition Facts
Goat's Cheese and Rocket Hummus
Amount Per Serving (2 servings)
Calories 241 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 5mg2%
Sodium 55mg2%
Potassium 328mg9%
Carbohydrates 29g10%
Fiber 8g33%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 11g22%
Vitamin A 275IU6%
Vitamin C 9.4mg11%
Calcium 78mg8%
Iron 3.3mg18%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. Beth

    5 stars
    That hummus sounds so amazing. Great twist.

    Reply
    • Helen

      The goat’s cheese is such a good addition, so tasty.

      Reply
  2. Jacqueline

    5 stars
    That looks amazing Helen. I never thought of adding cheese to hummus, but I am sitting her drooling.

    Reply
    • Helen

      Such a good combination, so very tasty.

      Reply
  3. the caked crusader

    5 stars
    oh my – goats cheese hummus…just when I thought hummus couldn’t get any better. I’m printing this recipe off!

    Reply
    • Helen

      Dips and goat’s cheese are so good.

      Reply
  4. Kate Hackworthy

    5 stars
    I’m so intrigued by the flavour combo in this creative hummus. It looks delicious!

    Reply
    • Helen

      I love any dips and goat’s cheese

      Reply
  5. Danielle Wolter

    5 stars
    I just love goat cheese so much. This is a great dip idea! Perfect for the holidays.

    Reply
    • Helen

      Goat’s cheese and something dippy! So good.

      Reply
  6. Claudia Lamascolo

    5 stars
    oh what a creamy delicious way to serve hummus with this cheese great idea!

    Reply
    • Helen

      Such a tasty dip.

      Reply
  7. Jacqueline Debono

    5 stars
    I LOVE goat’s cheese so the idea of adding it to hummus really appeals to me. Def want to try this recipe out. Going to pin for later!

    Reply
    • Helen

      A very tasty combination.

      Reply
  8. Caroline

    5 stars
    I frequently make rocket pesto and it’s definitely a favorite, and like the idea of adding it in to hummus for a bit of extra bite and color. Sure the goat’s cheese adds both a lovely creaminess and flavor too.

    Reply
    • Helen

      We frequently stir pesto into hummus – such a good way to perk it up!

      Reply
  9. Gwen E

    5 stars
    What a great way to jazz up some hummus. Adding extra flavour for a truly delicious dip.

    Reply
    • Helen

      Perked up hummus, so tasty.

      Reply
  10. Denise

    5 stars
    I love goats cheese, so this is a delicious way of using it. Perfect for a buffet dip.

    Reply
    • Helen

      Goat’s cheese is so good.

      Reply
  11. Pete Thomas

    5 stars
    Nice and easy to make something a little different, it sounds like a tasty combination.

    Reply
    • Helen

      Such a good mixture of flavours.

      Reply
  12. Evie B

    4 stars
    I find goats cheese can be a little strong, but this is probably a good way of blending the flavour and making it really tasty.

    Reply
    • Helen

      The pyramid from Chavroux isn’t as strong, much creamier.

      Reply
  13. Zara Douglas

    5 stars
    I’m such a fan of dips, always a good choice. Along with a nice plate of crunchy vegetables. This sounds delicious.

    Reply
    • Helen

      Dips are so good.

      Reply
  14. Yasmine Kirkwood

    5 stars
    I love making my own hummus, and adding the goats cheese and rocket is a wonderful idea. Such a quick and fuss free recipe.

    Reply
    • Helen

      It is very easy to make.

      Reply
  15. Tasha

    5 stars
    I eat a lot of hummus and this sounds delicious! I’d enjoy it on baked potatoes. Perfect.

    Reply
    • Helen

      It would be delicious on baked potatoes.

      Reply
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