Cilantro Jalapeño Hummus

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

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5 from 7 votes

Cilantro Jalapeño Hummus

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

Prep Time10 mins

Total Time10 mins

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: American, Mediterranean, Mexican

Servings: 6

Calories: 88kcal

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

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Instructions

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

Nutrition

Calories: 88kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Sodium: 102mg | Potassium: 74mg | Vitamin A: 115IU | Vitamin C: 7.6mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 0.6mg

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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!