Supremely Spicy Hummus

This recipe for hummus is supremely spicy thanks to a generous amount of cayenne pepper added; serve with pita bread.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 120 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons cold water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• ¼ cup tahini
• 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
• ¼ teaspoon sesame oil
• 5 dashes hot pepper sauce (such as Cholula®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cayenne pepper, cumin, salt, sesame oil, and hot sauce in a food processor or blender; blend until very smooth, about 3 minutes. Add garbanzo beans and blend for 2 minutes. Add water and blend for 3 minutes more. Chill in refrigerator.