This healthy chipotle hummus is seasoned with smoky chipotle pepper and just the right amount of lemon and garlic to make this addictive dip your new favorite snack!
Chipotle Hummus
Not to toot my own horn, but… I’m totally going to toot my horn.
This is hands-down the best hummus I’ve ever had.
SERIOUSLY.
Roasted red pepper hummus has always been my go-to but this? This zesty chipotle hummus is a total game changer!
I’m glad my recent chipotle obsession migrated from my bean dip makeover into a big bowl of chickpeas because this is a new staple around here. It makes a fantastically flavorful sandwich spread and is great on veggies and pita chips galore!
Grab a handy dandy jar of chipotle peppers and join me! You know you want to!
Hummus Ingredients
- chickpeas (with aquafaba)
- tahini paste
- quality extra virgin olive oil
- canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- fresh lemon juice
- garlic
- salt
- ice
For the pretty (and oh so delicious) garnish, top hummus with a drizzle of olive oil, minced chipotle pepper, and paprika.
so… how was it?!
This chipotle hummus was so flipping good! I could legit eat this hummus daily.
As if by magic, the smoky chipotle peppers and adobo sauce give this creamy, dreamy hummus just the kick it needs to be addictively delicious.
The hummus (or yummus as we call it here!) will keep for a few days in your fridge, but you’ll be too busy licking the bowl clean to worry about leftovers!
Next time I’m for sure doubling the batch!
Or maybe I should triple it?
Quadruple?
All hummus. ALL. THE. TIME.
Chipotle Hummus
Ingredients
- 1 can chickpeas 15.5 oz (liquid reserved)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2-3 chipotle peppers (packed in adobo sauce)
- ¼ cup tahini
- 2 TBSP extra virgin olive oil
- 3 TBSP fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp sea salt
- 3 ice cubes
TASTY TOPPING OPTIONS: choose your favorites
- a hearty drizzle of olive oil (I used a spicy chili oil one!)
- a light sprinkling of paprika
- extra chickpeas as a fun garnish
- minced chipotle pepper for the chipotle lovers out there!
- hot honey for sweetness and spice
Instructions
- Drain chickpeas, reserving the liquid (aquafaba) for adding to the hummus later. It will add to the creaminess of the hummus and help to thin it a bit without needing extra tahini or oil.
- Add the chickpeas to the bowl of a food processor along with two cloves of garlic. Pulse to roughly chop.
- Next add the chipotle peppers (I use 3 but you can add less for a milder chipotle flavor) along with ¼ cup tahini, 2 TBSP olive oil, 3 TBSP lemon juice, and ½ tsp salt.
- Add 2 TBSP of the reserved aquafaba and secure the lid. Blend for 5 minutes until deliciously creamy. Towards the end, adding a few ice cubes can help set up the tahini and add extra silkiness to the hummus. I usually add 2-3 to mine and love the results!
- Dive in with a pita chip for a taste-test and add more of your favorite ingredients if desired. More oil or aquafaba will thin out the hummus, more chipotle pepper will add heat and smoky flavor and more lemon juice will add some zest to the dip and more salt is welcome if desired. The above measurements were my idea of hummus perfection! Let your taste buds be your guide and enjoy!
- Ready to eat? Add the hummus to your serving dish and top with your choice of tasty toppers from the list above. Surround with dippers such as fluffy pita or naan, crackers, pita chips, and fresh vegetables galore and get ready to faceplant!
Notes
Nutrition
hungry for more hummus?
- Mediterranean Bruschetta Hummus Platter
- Cilantro Pistachio Hummus
- Sun-dried Tomato Hummus via Stephie Cooks
- Shake things up with my tasty Taco Hummus
- Greek Spiralized Cucumber Salad
- Greek Quinoa Bowls <– READER FAVORITE!
If you get a chance to try this smoky chipotle hummus recipe, let me know! You can leave me a comment here (LOVE checking those daily!) or tag @PEASandCRAYONS on Instagram so I can happy dance over your creations. I can’t wait to see what you whip up!
Questions & Reviews
This recipe looks so nice! Gotta try this!
My family loves chipotle flavored anything and this was a total hit! We’ll be adding this to our make ahead snacks for the week!
M’mm…I love a good hummus! This one had just the right amount of kick to it.
Jenn this sounds wonderful – the perfect addition to my hummus collection! I usually buy the chipotle hummus from trader joes, but now I can just make it ) Thanks for sharing, pinning!
This is my kind of dip… nice and spicy! Great recipe 🙂
Thanks Kelly!
Can I just say I love your backdrop is pieces of lettuce. You’re awesome and I’m adding chickpeas and adobo peppers to my grocery list.
yesssssss! I can’t wait for you to try this one! SO GOOD!
This looks SO good. The perfect hummus for my husband and I at least- totally up our alley.
Would it be inappropriate to face plant right into this?!
Yes! Chipotle peppers in everything!
Wow this looks so good! I love the idea of adding chipotle! Def trying this ASAP!
I have never made my own hummus, but after reading this recipe I think I am brave enough to tackle it! I seriously wish I could reach through the computer screen and try it right now!
It’s so stinking’ easy – you’re going to love it! Tackle away! <3
Jenn, this looks amazing!! I love hummus but haven’t yet explored other ways to make it, besides a classic one with garlic. Just pinned this!
Thanks Jess!
YUMMY! I love making my own hummus! It makes me feel so accomplished 😉
(Are those the tortilla roll chips from Target?!?)
Thanks Rebecca! And yes! Target to the rescue!
I love anything spicy! Are those tortilla chips in your pic? They look like mini corn tortillas rolled up.
They are! I found them at Target – they’re Archer Farms [their store brand] crunchy tortilla rolls or something like that. LOVE them!