Spicy Mexican Hummus
Spicy Mexican Hummus
Bonlemon #8: Spice up your meals with this spicy Mexican hummus recipe!
Hey! Bring the horchata because this hummus is spicy! You just have to try this spicy Mexican hummus! If you are a jalapeno, cilantro, lemon and chickpea lover, then this is for you.
This hummus brings together the creaminess classic of hummus and some spicy taste of Mexico. Enjoy alone or with your favorite crackers, chips, tostadas, or veggies. Feel its tangy, spicy, and creamy sabor.
This hummus with a Mexican twist was inspired by my cravings of hummus and salsa one day while getting ready to go to the beach. I was making lunch to go meet some friends. One part of me wanted the traditional hummus but the Mexican inside me wanted something spicy too. Well, why not making both? We can, right? Everything is possible.
The Mexican side won so we added jalapeno and cilantro. My love for all things naturally spicy is no secret for those around me. I have to add a bit of spiciness to many of my foods. This spicy Mexican hummus is all about that, and it makes me very happy. By the way, my friend at the beach loved it so much that I made a batch a few days later just for her.
Why will you love this spicy hummus recipe?
This recipe is vegan/plant based, gluten free, and dairy free
It is spicy with natural ingredients
If you are sensitive to garlic, like I am, or you just don’t like the aftertaste of garlic, or the garlic breath after, well this recipe solves all of that
It is really easy to make. Take a look at this reel/video I made and see how easy it comes together.
Equipment you may need
High speed blender or food processor
Container to store the hummus if needed
This Mexican style serving bowl set is super cute
Let’s dive into our recipe.
Spicy Mexican Hummus Recipe
See full recipe in our blog: Spicy Mexican Hummus
Cuisine: Mexican Courses: Apetizer Recipe Keys: Gluten Free, Vegan Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time: 10 min Cook Time: 2 min Total Time:12 mins Servings:2-4 Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Ingredients
1 can (15 ounce can) of chickpeas (drained and rinsed well)
Juice of 1 medium lemon
1 Large jalapeno (seeded)
1/2 cup Cilantro (chopped finely)
1 tablespoon Olive oil (cold pressed)
1/4 teaspoon Ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder
Instructions
In a food processor add the chickpeas, the jalapeno, the olive oil, the lemon juice, garlic powder, pepper, and begin processing. Add some water, start by adding 1 tablespoon at a time until you reach the consistency you like. I added a total of 5 tablespoons of water. NOTE: If you like super spicy food, you can leave the seeds in the jalapeno.
Slowly add the cilantro and process for a little bit more.
Check if the consistency is what you like, otherwise you may add more water. Start by adding 1 tablespoon of water at a time until the consistency is perfect for you. Taste it, and add a little bit more of garlic powder, salt or pepper if you feel you need more.
Enjoy! You can have this delicious Mexican spicy hummus with tostadas or anything you like. It seriously tastes like guacamole!
Tips and tricks for this Mexican hummus
It is a good idea to get low sodium and organic chickpeas for those on a low sodium diet or if you are trying to lower your sodium consumption.
You may add 1 teaspoon of cumin and/or 1 teaspoon of chili powder to make it even more spicy!
Salt may be added as much as you like, however I do not recommend to add salt to any dishes that are made with canned foods. Most canned goods have preservatives and are high in sodium content.
Substitutions
You can add fresh garlics instead of the garlic powder. I would start with 2 small garlic cloves.
To soften remove the strength of the garlic, try the blanching method. The blanching method consists of boiling the garlic coves for two minutes in water.
For an oil free recipe, substitute the oil for a tablespoon of water
You may omit the lemon juice if you don’t wish a citrus taste
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LOVE & SPICY MEXICAN HUMMUS
I LOVE a good hummus. Spicy hummus sounds appealing, but I'm always worried that I might end up making the hummus TOO spicy. So I think I'll follow your recipe, add the garlic, but add the spice on the side. That way I get the best of both worlds.
Great job on the content, photos and formatting!