Spicy Hummus Recipe

Name: Spicy Hummus
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ½ cups dried chickpeas; 10 cups cold water; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 4 teaspoons pure tahini; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon mexican chili sauce; ½ teaspoon hot red pepper flakes, finely ground; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; salt; chili oil, for garnish

Servings: persons

2 ½ cups dried chickpeas
10 cups cold water
1 teaspoon baking powder
4 teaspoons pure tahini
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon mexican chili sauce
½ teaspoon hot red pepper flakes, finely ground
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
salt
chili oil, for garnish

1
Soak chickpeas overnight in 10 cups of cold water.
2
Drain the peas, rinse, and transfer to a large pot.
3
Add the other 10 cups of water, baking powder and bring to a boil.
4
Reduce to low and cook uncovered for 2 hours or until peas are soft enough to crush in your hand.
5
Remove from heat and let stand for 40 minutes.
6
Strain, reserving liquid for later.
7
Place peas to a food processor adding the tahini, olive oil, chili sauce, red pepper flakes, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.
8
Puree into a smooth paste.
9
If the paste is to thick add a little more cooking liquid.
10
Add salt to taste.
11
Refrigerate for 3 hours or until chilled.
12
Drizzle some chili oil over top and serve cold.

309

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ½ cups dried chickpeas, 10 cups cold water, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 4 teaspoons pure tahini, and more.

Yes, Spicy 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.

Spicy Hummus

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