Jalapeño Hummus
Ready in 5 minutes with fresh cilantro, spicy jalapeños, and creamy chickpeas, this homemade jalapeño hummus is the snack you'll want on rotation every week. Naturally gluten-free and vegan with adjustable heat.
Servings: 20 servings (2 tablespoons)
Ingredients
- ½ cup Cilantro
- 3 Jalapeño Peppers seeded & diced
- 2 Garlic Cloves
- 6 tablespoons Tahini
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 3 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- ¼ cup Water
- 15 oz Chickpeas drained and rinsed
- ¼ teaspoon Cumin
- ½ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
- ½ teaspoon Sea Salt
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor. Blend until all ingredients are combined and smooth.
- Remove hummus from blender, sprinkle with more cayenne. Serve with fresh veggies or use as a marinade.
Notes
- Blend for at least 2 to 3 minutes and scrape down the sides halfway through for the creamiest texture.
- Taste after blending and adjust. You can add more lemon for brightness, more garlic for punch, or more cayenne for heat.
- Remove all jalapeño seeds for mild heat. Leave some in for extra spice.
- Chill for 30 to 60 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
- Each serving is 2 tablespoons.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 60kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 119mg | Potassium: 64mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 77IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg