Hummus with Tahini & Spicy Chickpeas Recipe

Name: Hummus with Tahini & Spicy Chickpeas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup minced Spanish onion; 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 1 jalapenohalved lengthwise, seeded and thinly sliced crosswise; One 14-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 2 tablespoons Aleppo pepper (see Note); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground caraway; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; Kosher salt; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 4 garlic cloves; Two 14-ounce cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 1/2 cup tahini; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; Kosher salt; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley; Lemon wedges and warm pita bread, for serving

Servings: persons

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup minced Spanish onion
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 jalapenohalved lengthwise, seeded and thinly sliced crosswise
One 14-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons Aleppo pepper (see Note)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground caraway
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
Kosher salt
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
4 garlic cloves
Two 14-ounce cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup tahini
1 tablespoon ground cumin
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Lemon wedges and warm pita bread, for serving

1
prepare the chickpeas In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil until shimmering.
2
Add the onion, garlic and jalapeno and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened and golden, about 8 minutes.
3
Add the chickpeas, Aleppo pepper, cumin, caraway and coriander and cook, stirring occasionally, until the spices are fragrant and the chickpeas are heated through, about 10 minutes.
4
Season with salt.
5
meanwhile, make the hummus In a food processor, combine the lemon juice and garlic and pulse until the garlic is very finely chopped.
6
Let stand for 10 minutes, then add the chickpeas, tahini, cumin and 1/2 cup of water and puree until smooth.
7
Season with salt.
8
meanwhile, make the hummus Spoon the hummus onto plates and top with the spicy chickpeas.
9
Garnish with the parsley and serve with lemon wedges and pita bread.

465

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* 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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 1/4 cup minced Spanish onion, 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced, 1 jalapenohalved lengthwise, seeded and thinly sliced crosswise, and more.

Yes, Hummus with Tahini & Spicy Chickpeas 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.

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Hummus with Tahini & Spicy Chickpeas

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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