Chipotle Hummus

This healthy chipotle hummus is spiked with smoky chipotle pepper and just the right amount of lemon and garlic to make this addictive dip your new favorite snack!

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Mediterranean

Keyword Chipotle Hummus

Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings servings

Calories 71kcal

Author Jenn Laughlin - Peas and Crayons

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

Serve it with... pita chips, fresh pita wedges, and fresh veggies for dunking. This chipotle hummus also makes a tasty sandwich spread! I love it on gyros and pita sandwiches with tzatziki , grilled chicken, and lots of vegetables. It's so good together!

Nutrition Facts are an estimate gathered using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed.

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