Jalapeño Cilantro Hummus
Servings: 8 Servings
Ingredients
- 16 ounces dry chickpeas
- 7 cups water
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 2 fresh jalapenos *See Note
- 2 garlic cloves
- ½ cup tahini
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ¼ cup cilantro
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1 to 2 tablespoons cold water cold
- ⅓ to ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
Prepare the Chickpeas:
- Place the dry chickpeas and water in a large bowl or container. The water should cover the chickpeas by about 2 inches. Cover the container with a lid or plastic wrap, and allow the chickpeas to soak overnight.16 ounces dry chickpeas
- The following day, drain the chickpeas and place them in a large pot of clean water with the baking soda. The water in the pot should cover the chickpeas by about 2 inches. Bring the water to a simmer, and cook for 1 hour or until the chickpeas are completely cooked and softened.7 cups water, ¼ teaspoon baking soda
Make the Hummus:
- Add the jalapenos, garlic, tahini, lemon juice, cilantro, and salt to a food processor. Pulse until the ingredients are smooth and well combined, about 2 to 3 minutes.2 fresh jalapenos, 2 garlic cloves, ½ cup tahini, ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, ¼ cup cilantro, ½ teaspoon salt
- Scrape down the sides, and add 3 cups of chickpeas. Process again for several minutes until the mixture is smooth, lighter in color, and no lumps remain, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- With the food processor still running, drizzle in the water and then olive oil. Continue to process for an additional 1 to 2 minutes.1 to 2 tablespoons cold water, ⅓ to ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- Serve with pita chips, fresh veggies, or naan bread. Store leftover hummus in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
- The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1/2 cup of hummus. Actual calories will vary.
- We used roasted jalapenos that had been deseeded and membranes removed.
Nutrition Facts
Jalapeño Cilantro Hummus
Serving Size
0.5 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
265
% Daily Value*
Fat
18
g
28
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
10
g
Sodium
200
mg
9
%
Potassium
256
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
20
g
7
%
Fiber
5
g
21
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
8
g
16
%
Vitamin A
97
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
9
mg
11
%
Calcium
58
mg
6
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
