Erin's Jalapeno Hummus

A smooth hummus with a kick, great for a healthy snack and quick and easy to make. The dried jalapeno can be found in your local grocery store and looks like dried parsley. Add sun-dried tomatoes or roasted red pepper if you want to change up the flavor, but this is completely optional. Garnish with a sprig of parsley and serve with pita bread or as a dip for veggies!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 129 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
• ¼ teaspoon sesame oil
• ½ teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, or more if needed
• 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained with liquid reserved
• 2 teaspoons ground dried jalapeno pepper, or to taste
• ⅛ teaspoon ground cumin (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Blend chickpeas, about half the reserved liquid from the chickpeas, olive oil, lemon juice, sesame seeds, ground dried jalapeno pepper, garlic, sesame oil, sea salt, and cumin in a blender until smooth and creamy. Blend more reserved liquid or olive oil into the mixture until the hummus reaches your desired consistency.