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Delicious Hummus with Jalapeño and Cilantro

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A quick and easy hummus recipe with a fresh, lively twist of jalapeño and cilantro that adds a flavorful kick to the classic creamy chickpea dip.

Ingredients

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  • 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) chickpeas, drained and rinsed (or about 1.5 cups cooked chickpeas)
  • 1 medium fresh jalapeño, seeded for less heat or whole if you like it spicy, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, packed, roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) tahini, well-stirred
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons (45 ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 2–3 tablespoons (30–45 ml) cold water

Instructions

  1. Drain and rinse one 15-ounce (425 g) can of chickpeas thoroughly under cold water. Optionally peel a few chickpeas for extra creamy texture.
  2. Finely chop one medium jalapeño, seeding it if you prefer less heat. Roughly chop 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, discarding thick stems.
  3. In a food processor, combine chickpeas, chopped jalapeño, cilantro, tahini, minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, olive oil, ground cumin, and salt.
  4. Pulse the ingredients until they start to come together, then run the processor continuously for 1-2 minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
  5. Add cold water 1 tablespoon at a time, blending between additions until the hummus reaches desired creaminess (usually 2-3 tablespoons).
  6. Taste and adjust seasonings by adding more salt, lemon juice, or jalapeño if needed. Add a splash more water or olive oil if too thick.
  7. Transfer to a serving bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves or sliced jalapeño rings.

Notes

Peeling a few chickpeas makes the hummus ultra-smooth and silky. Adjust jalapeño seeds to control heat level. Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor. Let hummus rest for 30 minutes before serving to meld flavors. Can substitute tahini with sunflower seed butter for nut-free option.

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Keywords: hummus, jalapeño, cilantro, easy hummus recipe, creamy dip, healthy snack, vegan, gluten-free

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