Jalapeno Hummus

Jalapeno Hummus is one of my favorite dips for snacking.  It’s got an incredible combo of flavors with green chiles, cilantro, cumin  and garlic!  

This spicy hummus is a classic hummus recipe with green chilies added to the mix giving this healthy hummus a ton of flavor.  It’s a perfect dip for healthy snacking!

SPICY HUMMUS RECIPE 

If you’re like me, you’ll likely have most of the hummus ingredients on hand, except maybe for the fresh cilantro.  

• Canned chickpeas (same as canned garbanzo beans)
• Mild Ortega chilies (canned) 
• Tahini
• Garlic
• Cilantro
• Lime juice
• Cumin powder
• Extra-virgin olive oil

HOW DO YOU MAKE HUMMUS 

This simple hummus recipe comes together in about 20 minutes minutes.   Peeled chickpeas will give you a creamier textured hummus, but peeling the chickpeas can add about 7-10 minutes of prep time.  I try to remove some of the skin by simply placing the chickpeas in a colander and tossing them with my hand while water runs over them.  

1. Add the garbanzo beans, chilies, tahini, garlic, cilantro, lime juice and cumin powder to a food processor.
2. While the machine is running, slowly pour in the olive oil until creamy.
3. Add a teaspoon or two of liquid (liquid from canned chickpeas or water) if you want a creamier texture.

WHAT TO SERVE WITH HUMMUS

• Pita bread
• Tortilla chips
• Vegetable sticks (carrot, celery,  jicama, cucumber)
• Cherry tomatoes

EASY DIPS

• Homemade Guacamole
• Chipotle Black Bean Dip
• Skinny Greek Yogurt Ranch Dip
• Spinach Hummus
• Avocado Hummus

Originally published 7.2014 – updated 1.2020

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Yield: 6 - 8 servings

Jalapeno Hummus

Prep Time 10 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Jalapeno Hummus is one of my favorite dips for snacking.  It's got an incredible combo of flavors with green chiles, cilantro and garlic!   Your whole family will love it!

Ingredients

• 1 (15 ounce can of garbanzo beans)
• 2 tablespoons of chopped mild Ortega chilies (about 1/2 of a 4 ounce can) - add the whole can if you like a little more spice
• 2-3 tablespoons tahini
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
• Juice of 2 - 3 limes
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1-1/4 teaspoons cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 2-3 tablespoons water or more added as needed for desired consistency

Instructions

1. Add the garbanzo beans and tahini to a food processor and blend until smooth.
2. Add chilies, garlic, cilantro and cumin powder to the garbanzo bean mix and blend until well incorporated.
3. While the machine is running, slowly pour in the olive oil and process until hummus is creamy
4. Add a teaspoon or two of liquid (liquid from canned chickpeas or water) and blend a minute or two longer if you want a creamier texture.