Spicy Chipotle Hummus (10 Minutes!)
Spicy, smoky, creamy chipotle hummus made with just 7 ingredients in 10 minutes! Perfect with crackers, naan, in bowls or sandwiches, and beyond.
Servings 8 (~3-Tbsp servings)
Ingredients
- 1 (15-oz.) can chickpeas (NOT drained)
- 2-4 cloves garlic (depending on how garlicky you prefer it)
- 1/2 cup tahini (see our tahini review for our favorite brands)
- 2-4 whole chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 2-3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 3/4-1 tsp sea salt (depending on how salty you prefer it)
- 1-2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine the undrained chickpeas and whole garlic cloves. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 4-5 minutes.
- NOTE: Reserve 1/2 of the chickpea liquid to add in as needed while blending.
- Add the other 1/2 of the chickpea liquid and the chickpeas and garlic to a food processor or blender and process with tahini, chipotle peppers (start with the lesser amount), lemon juice, and salt. Stream in olive oil while mixing.
- Process until smooth and creamy, scraping down sides as needed. Add more of the reserved chickpea liquid as needed for a creamier texture.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as you prefer, adding more lemon juice for brightness or more chipotle peppers for smokiness and spice.
- Garnish with a little more olive oil and smoked paprika, and serve with veggies, crackers, naan, or in bowls or sandwiches. Leftovers keep in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or more. It tastes even better refrigerated, as it has time to thicken up and develop in flavor.
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Notes
*Leftover chipotle peppers in adobo sauce can be frozen into an ice cube tray, then transferred to a sealed container and kept frozen for up to a few months. Or try them in our Creamy Chipotle Pecan Pesto, Spicy Vegan Jackfruit Tacos, Smoky Tempeh Burrito Bowls, or Chipotle Tofu Chilaquiles.
*Recipe as written makes ~1 ½ cups hummus.
*Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated with the lesser amounts of ingredients where ranges are provided.
*Recipe adapted from our Easy 5-Minute Microwave Hummus.
*Recipe as written makes ~1 ½ cups hummus.
*Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated with the lesser amounts of ingredients where ranges are provided.
*Recipe adapted from our Easy 5-Minute Microwave Hummus.
Nutrition (1 of 8 servings)
Serving: 1 (three-tablespoon serving) Calories: 187 Carbohydrates: 9.9 g Protein: 6.1 g Fat: 14.9 g Saturated Fat: 2.1 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 5.3 g Monounsaturated Fat: 6.4 g Trans Fat: 0 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 321 mg Potassium: 115 mg Fiber: 4.3 g Sugar: 1.6 g Vitamin A: 57 IU Vitamin C: 1.7 mg Calcium: 27 mg Iron: 1.5 mg