Extra Spicy Hummus
Created by NELady on May 23, 2023
- Servings: 4-6
- Prep Time: 15m
- Cook Time: 0m
- Recipe #40699
Ingredients
- 2 cans of chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
- 1/3 cup tahini (sesame paste)
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce (such as sriracha or your preferred spicy sauce)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust according to your spice preference)
- Salt, to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
How to Make
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Step 1: In a food processor or blender, combine the drained and rinsed chickpeas, tahini, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, hot sauce, ground cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, and a pinch of salt.
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Step 2: Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy. If needed, add a little water, 1 tablespoon at a time, to achieve the desired consistency.
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Step 3: Taste the hummus and adjust the seasoning. If you prefer it spicier, add more hot sauce or cayenne pepper.
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Step 4: Once the hummus reaches your desired consistency and spiciness, transfer it to a serving bowl.
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Step 5: If desired, drizzle a little olive oil over the top and sprinkle with chopped parsley for garnish.
Nutritional Facts
- Serving Size: 1 (167.9 g)
- Calories 357.6
- Total Fat - 19.7 g
- Saturated Fat - 2.6 g
- Cholesterol - 0 mg
- Sodium - 332.5 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 35.9 g
- Dietary Fiber - 2.4 g
- Sugars - 0.2 g
- Protein - 13 g
- Calcium - 154.5 mg
- Iron - 2.6 mg
- Vitamin C - 6.4 mg
- Thiamin - 0.3 mg