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Quick and Easy Spicy Hummus Recipe

This Spicy Hummus Is Even Better Than Trader Joe's

January 18, 2016 by Anna Monette Roberts

Have you hit a hummus rut? Your once favorite dip has suddenly lost its snackability? Don't you worry; it's just a sign that you need to spice things up a bit. Most will associate hummus with Mediterranean cuisine, but this particular recipe takes on some Mexican flair with the addition of cumin, coriander, and red pepper flakes.

To achieve a supersmooth hummus texture, try skinning each chickpea before tossing in the food processor. Sure, it seems time consuming, but it only requires 15 minutes tops and makes a noticeable difference.

Spicy Hummus

Adapted from Rachael Ray

Notes

To achieve a smooth hummus, pinch each chickpea to remove the papery skin. Discard the skins.

Ingredients

1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 heaping tablespoons tahini
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/2 lemon, juiced
Extra-virgin olive oil
Salt
Pita or naan bread, for dipping

Directions

In the bowl of a food processor, combine chickpeas, tahini, pepper flakes, cumin, coriander, garlic, and lemon juice. While processing, drizzle in olive oil, and grind until a smooth paste forms. Salt to taste.
Transfer to a small bowl. Top with more olive oil and red pepper flakes. Serve with bread for dipping.

Information

Category: Snacks, Dips
Cuisine: Mediterranean/Middle Eastern
Yield: 4 servings

Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Anna Monette Roberts

GummiBears 7 years

Would this taste the same without the tahini? I tried one hummus with tahini and I nearly retched my stomach empty. Maybe I got a bad batch.

SweetlyBlessed 7 years

I'll be making some tonight!!! The recipe I got off of youtube disappointed me. Others liked it but I wasn't a fan. I'll be doing this recipe, thanks!

karjofas86 7 years

Thanks superfoxml!! ill make some this weekend!!

superfoxml 7 years

karj- I'd leave it in the fridge 3-4 days tops. and this is mega customizable, edamame, white beans, blackeyed peas, type of oils and seasonings, the sky is the limit!