Jalapeno Hummus Recipe
Hummus is a lot more nutritious than most other chip dip alternatives out there. Jalapeno brings the hummus alive with its heat and makes it a perfect match for any social gathering or a movie night at your home.
Servings: 8
Calories: 118kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chickpea/ Garbanzo bean
- 3 jalapeno
- 4 garlic cloves
- Salt to taste
- 1 lemon or lime
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- A handful of fresh cilantro or ¼ cup chopped
- ½ teaspoon cumin powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper powder
- ¼ teaspoon red chili powder for garnish
Instructions
- Place a pan over medium heat, and add a little oil and roast the jalapeno and garlic.3 jalapeno, 4 garlic cloves
- Remove the stem and peel the skin of jalapeno but that is optional.3 jalapeno
- Blend the ingredients one by one, including the spices. Blend to a smooth and creamy consistency.2 cups cooked chickpea/ Garbanzo bean, Salt to taste, 1 lemon or lime, ½ teaspoon cumin powder, ½ teaspoon black pepper powder, 3 tablespoon olive oil
- Garnish it your way with cilantro, or chili powder to match your interest.¼ teaspoon red chili powder for garnish, A handful of fresh cilantro or ¼ cup chopped
- That’s it! Enjoy the creamy, spicy, nutritious hummus with vegetables or chips.
Notes
- Roast the jalapeno and garlic before you blend them.
- You can roast them on a stovetop or use an oven.
- After you roast the jalapeno, you have the option of peeling off the skin or leaving them as is. There is not a noticeable difference in it.
- Add cumin and black pepper to get an authentic taste.
- Add a hint of lime or lemon to the hummus, if it turns out too spicy for your taste.
- You can store this hummus in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 118kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 19mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 57IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg