Cilantro Jalapeño Hummus

Last updated on December 29th, 2018 at 10:47 am

I’ve spiced up my classic chickpea hummus with some jalapeño, cilantro, and lime. Pairs perfectly with my chicken kabobs.

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Cilantro Jalapeño Hummus

I've spiced up my classic chickpea hummus with some jalapeño, cilantro, and lime. Pairs perfectly with my chicken kabobs.

Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine American, Mediterranean, Mexican

Keyword hummus

Prep Time 10 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Servings 6

Calories 88 kcal

Author Candice

Ingredients

• 1 fresh jalapeño stem and seeds removed
• 5 cloves garlic peeled and roughly chopped
• ½ cup packed cilantro leaves
• 1 tbsp sunflower oil
• 1-2 limes juiced (just one if large and juicy)
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 can chick peas peeled peas optional
• ¼ cup tahini
• 1-2 tbsp water

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

1. In a food processor combine the jalapeno, garlic, cilantro leaves, sunflower seed oil, lime, and salt.
2. Pulse until the jalapeno and garlic are chopped into small pieces and the cilantro is broken down.
3. Scrape the sides of the bowl, add the chickpeas and tahini.
4. Process for 3-4 minutes, stopping twice to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
5. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
6. Add water a little at a time to get to the consistency you want.

Nutrition Facts

Cilantro Jalapeño Hummus

Amount Per Serving

Calories 88 Calories from Fat 63

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 7g 11%

Sodium 102mg 4%

Potassium 74mg 2%

Total Carbohydrates 4g 1%

Protein 2g 4%

Vitamin A 2.3%

Vitamin C 9.2%

Calcium 2.2%

Iron 3.1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

And what do I do with my cilantro jalapeño hummus? Check out this recipe for Chicken Kabobs with Cilantro Jalapeño Hummus and Israeli Salad. You’ll have this recipe on repeat all summer!