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A bowl with Cilantro Jalapeño Hummus and chips on the side.
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Cilantro Jalapeño Hummus

Taste the fresh bright flavors of this Cilantro Jalapeño Hummus! The perfect snack or appetizer that is healthy, delicious and easy to make!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mediterranean
Prep Time 8 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Servings 6 cups
Calories 322kcal
Author Ana Frias

Equipment

  • Food processor

Ingredients

  • 2 15 ounce can garbanzo beans, drained but reserve the juice from one can See Notes below about peeling the skin off first.
  • 2 large garlic cloves
  • 2 Limes juiced
  • cup tahini paste
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • teaspoon paprika
  • teaspoon cumin
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 large jalapeños seeded & cut in chunks
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in the bowl of a food processor, except for the reserved garbanzo bean juice. Pulse until the ingredients have been finely blended.
  • With the processor running add the reserved garbanzo bean juice slowly until you reach a paste consistency. Scrape down the bowl and continue to process for one minute.
  • Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl, cover well and let stand until all the flavors are infused, at least 1 hour. Preferrably make one day ahead of time.
  • Garnish with your desired toppings (cucumbers, olives, jalapeños, etc.  Or transfer to a sealed container and refrigerate for up to 7 days.
  • To freeze, place inside covered airtight containers or heavy-duty freezer bags.

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Notes

Preferably make one day ahead of time as it always tastes better the next day.
Important Note: For a creamier hummus, remove the skin off the chickpeas. It might seem like a hassle, but it's a game-changer when you want super-smooth Hummus. Here's how to do it in simple steps:
    1. Take a chickpea between your thumb and index finger. Place it on a clean kitchen towel or paper towel.
    1. Gentle Squeeze: Apply a bit of pressure and give the chickpea a gentle squeeze. The skin should pop right off. It's like a little chickpea massage!

Nutrition

Serving: 2ounces | Calories: 322kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 382mg | Potassium: 196mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 44mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 15mg