This hummus flavour was inspired by my husband, Matt.
Chili and lime has always been a favourite flavour combo of mine, so it’s really no surprise how good this is. There’s so much flavour and a tiny bit of spice coming from the chili powder, and a perfect amount of tang from the lime.
Chickpeas are also super healthy and full of protein, so you won’t feel the tiniest bit guilty eating it (and really, you should never feel guilty about eating good food!!).
If you have never made hummus before, it really isn’t difficult to whip up and it’s pretty hard to mess up. So grab a can of chickpeas try it out — you’ve got this!
Recipe
Chili Lime Hummus
Ingredients
- 1 can 14 oz / 398 mL chickpeas, drained and rinsed (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 1/3 cup tahini
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice about 2 limes
- 1/2 tbsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder or 1-2 fresh garlic cloves
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp water plus more as needed
- Optional toppings: extra-virgin olive oil, sesame seeds, paprika and red chili flakes
Instructions
- Add the chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic, salt, pepper and 1 tablespoon of water to a blender or food processor.
- Blend until smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
- If the hummus is too thick, add more water, 1 teaspoon at a time, and continue blending until you reach your desired consistency.
- Taste and adjust the lime juice, salt or seasonings if needed.
- Transfer to a bowl and enjoy as is, or top with a drizzle of olive oil, sesame seeds, paprika and red chili flakes.
This hummus would pair perfectly with my Homemade Seedy Crackers or would go insanely well on my Roasted Cauliflower Tacos!!
Let me know if you end up making this delicious Chili Lime Hummus and what you think! Also, let me know if you change up seasonings — your creative adjustments are always so interesting to me!
As always, if you have any questions comment them below and I’ll answer the best that I can.
Side note:
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