Spicy Hummus

Elevate your snacking game with this bold and creamy Spicy Hummus recipe, a flavor-packed twist on the classic Mediterranean dip. Made with tender chickpeas, velvety tahini, zesty lemon juice, and aromatic garlic, this hummus gets its fiery kick from cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes. Ready in just 10 minutes, this easy no-cook recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, party spreads, or meal prepping! Serve it as a dip with warm pita bread or crunchy veggie sticks, or use it as a zesty spread in wraps and sandwiches. Packed with plant-based protein and a spicy punch, this hummus is sure to be a crowd-pleaser for spice lovers everywhere.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 15 oz can Canned chickpeas
• 0.25 cup Tahini
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons Water
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes

Directions

Step 1

Begin by rinsing and draining the can of chickpeas. Reserve a tablespoon of the liquid from the can for thinning the hummus if necessary.

Step 2

Peel the garlic cloves and roughly chop them to make blending easier.

Step 3

In a blender or food processor, combine the drained chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, chopped garlic cloves, and water.

Step 4

Blend the mixture until smooth. You may need to stop occasionally to scrape down the sides of the bowl and blend again.

Step 5

Add the ground cumin, salt, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes to the food processor.

Step 6

Blend again until the spices are well incorporated and the hummus has reached your desired consistency. If it seems too thick, you can add the reserved chickpea liquid or a bit more water to thin it.

Step 7

Taste the hummus and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or lemon juice if desired.

Step 8

Transfer the spicy hummus to a serving bowl, drizzle with a bit more olive oil if desired, and sprinkle with additional red pepper flakes or a dash of paprika for garnish.

Step 9

Serve immediately with pita bread, vegetable sticks, or use as a spread. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(590.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1065.8

Total Fat 71.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3671.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 77.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.9g	0%
Total Sugars 11.8g
Protein 32.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 4811.8mg	0%
Iron 21435.0mg	0%
Potassium 1113.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 59.6%

Protein: 11.8%

Carbs: 28.6%