Cilantro & Jalapeno Hummus Recipe

Name: Cilantro & Jalapeno Hummus
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 bunches Fresh Cilantro, Approximately 4-5 Loosely Packed Cups (more To Garnish); 1 whole Jalapeno Peppers, Roughly Chopped (depending On Your Heat Preference); 4 Tablespoons Lemon Juice; 3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil (more To Garnish); ⅓ cups Tahini; 4 cloves Garlic, Smashed; 1 can (15 Oz. Size) Garbanzo Beans, Drained With Juices Reserved; 4 Tablespoons Liquid From The Garbanzo Beans, Or As Needed; 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt; 1/4 teaspoons Black Pepper; 1/4 teaspoons Paprika (more To Garnish)

Servings: persons

2 bunches Fresh Cilantro, Approximately 4-5 Loosely Packed Cups (more To Garnish)
1 whole Jalapeno Peppers, Roughly Chopped (depending On Your Heat Preference)
4 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil (more To Garnish)
⅓ cups Tahini
4 cloves Garlic, Smashed
1 can (15 Oz. Size) Garbanzo Beans, Drained With Juices Reserved
4 Tablespoons Liquid From The Garbanzo Beans, Or As Needed
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1/4 teaspoons Black Pepper
1/4 teaspoons Paprika (more To Garnish)

1
Add the cilantro, jalapeno peppers, lemon juice, olive oil and tahini into the bowl of a food processor.
2
Pulse until the items have broken down.
3
Add in the garlic cloves, garbanzo beans, 2 tablespoons of the reserved garbanzo beans juices, kosher salt, black pepper, and paprika.
4
Blend until the hummus is smooth but still thick.
5
If needed, add in the remaining garbanzo bean juices until you reach the desired consistency.
6
Taste and add additional kosher salt if needed.
7
Plate the hummus and garnish with a drizzle of additional olive oil, sprinkle of paprika, and chopped cilantro.
8
Serve as a spread or as a dip.

275

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 bunches Fresh Cilantro, Approximately 4-5 Loosely Packed Cups (more To Garnish), 1 whole Jalapeno Peppers, Roughly Chopped (depending On Your Heat Preference), 4 Tablespoons Lemon Juice, 3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil (more To Garnish), and more.

Yes, Cilantro & Jalapeno Hummus falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cilantro & Jalapeno Hummus

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Variations & substitutions

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