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Smoky Chipotle Hummus

Smoky Chipotle Hummus Recipe

Don't spend your good money on tiny containers of store-bought hummus! Make your own! This recipe is a fun twist on the traditional hummus recipes. The chipotle pepper and cumin lend a bit of heat and smokiness, while the cilantro brightens it up. Perfect for entertaining a crowd!
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Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 0 mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mexican
Calories 71.2 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 (15 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, drained (chickpeas)
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup tahini (sesame seed paste)
  • 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 whole chipotle pepper, from canned chipotle peppers in Adobo sauce
  • 2 large garlic cloves
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 (7 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained
  • 6 sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • fresh ground black pepper
  • warm pita bread (store bought or home made) or pita chips (store bought or home made)

Instructions
 

  • In a food processor, blend garbanzo beans and next 7 ingredients in processor until smooth.
  • Add red peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, cilantro, salt and pepper. Pulse process, using on/off turns, until coarsely chopped.
  • Transfer hummus to medium bowl. Cover and chill until ready to serve. Bring to room temperature before serving. Accompany with warm pita or pita chips. Can be made 2 days ahead.allows flavors to develop!

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Nutrition

Serving: 56gCalories: 71.2kcalCarbohydrates: 9.6gProtein: 2.4gFat: 2.9gSaturated Fat: 0.4gSodium: 272.1mgFiber: 2gSugar: 0.1g
Keyword < 30 Mins, Easy, For Large Groups, Low Cholesterol
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