Insect Recipes

Mealworm Hummus

mealworms in a bowl

You can enjoy this Tenebrio (mealworm) hummus with bread or fresh vegetables.

  • Prep Time20 min
  • Cook Time20 min
  • Total Time40 min
  • Yield4-6
  • Course
    • Appetizer
    • Snack

Ingredients

  • 1 garlic clove
  • Lemon juice (about 6 tbsp.)
  • 2 tbsp. lime juice
  • 1 pinch of salt, pepper as well as chili powder
  • 10 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 tbsp. tahini
  • 50 g freeze-dried mealworms

Preparation

1

All ingredients, except the mealworms, should be put into a high container and mixed in a blender to get a fine pesto.

2

Then add the mealworms (reserve some for the decoration) and mixed. If it is to viscous, a few tablespoons of water can be added.

Equipment

countertop blender

Blender