Cilantro Jalapeno Hummus

Name: Cilantro Jalapeno Hummus
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 (15 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained; 3 tablespoons lime juice; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup olive oil; 3/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced

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⏱ 15 mins 🍽 8 serving(s) 🏷 Spreads

This vibrant hummus combines creamy garbanzo beans with the fresh, herby notes of cilantro and a gentle kick from jalapeno peppers. Blended with garlic, lime juice and olive oil, it creates a smooth, flavourful dip. The mixture benefits from chilling time to let the tastes develop fully. It is an ideal choice for a snack, appetiser or sandwich filling.

Ingredients

2 cloves garlic, minced
2 (15 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
3 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup olive oil
3/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced

Method

Pulse the minced garlic in your food processor.
Incorporate the rinsed garbanzo beans, lime juice and salt.
Process the mixture into a puree.
With the motor running, gradually pour in the olive oil and blend for 1-2 minute until thickened.
Put in the chopped cilantro and minced jalapeno, then pulse for 10 seconds.
Move the hummus to a bowl and refrigerate for a few hours so the flavours can meld.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium464600 mg

Recipe details

CategorySpreads

AuthorC in PA