Description
This fresh Cilantro Hummus recipe is the perfect healthy dip for fresh veggies or creamy spread for wraps. (It’s a yummy dupe of the Pita Jungle Cilantro Jalapeño Hummus!)
Ingredients
Scale
For The Cilantro Hummus:
- 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained*
- 1/4 cup tahini*
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice (or lemon juice)
- 1 clove fresh garlic
- 1–2 cups fresh cilantro, loosely packed
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (or, to taste)
- Optional: 1/4-1/2 jalapeño pepper, finely minced (more or less, to taste)*
- 1–3 Tablespoons water, as needed
Optional Toppings, For Garnish:
- Olive oil, lime slices, lime zest, jalapeño slices, whole chickpeas, minced cilantro, or cracked black pepper.
Instructions
- Combine. Place chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lime juice, garlic, 1 cup cilantro, the cumin, salt, and 1/4 jalapeño pepper (if using) into a blender or food processor.
- Puree the hummus, adding 1-3 Tablespoons water, if needed, to thin out the hummus. (I like to add 3 Tablespoons of water total for a smooth, creamy texture.) If using a food processor, you may need to stop and scrape down the sides of the bowl a few times.
- Taste & Adjust. Taste the hummus and add more cilantro, lime juice, jalapeño, salt, or cumin, to taste.
- Serve & Store. Add any desired garnishes and enjoy right away, or cover the hummus and store in the refrigerator 3-4 days. Enjoy with fresh veggies, tortilla chips, crackers, pita chips, pretzels, grilled chicken, etc.
Keep in mind that for food safety, hummus should only be out at room temperature for a maximum of 2 hours. Store it in the fridge for best results!
Notes
- Blender VS Food Processor. In our experience, blenders make it easier for you to get creamy, smooth hummus.
- Chickpeas. You can absolutely cook your own dried chickpeas for making hummus. You’ll need about 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas for this recipe.
- Tahini. We like brands like Soom or Simple Truth. Look for unflavored, unsweetened tahini with only one ingredient (sesame seeds) for best results. If you’re allergic to sesame, you can try this recipe with unsweetened cashew butter, though the flavor will be slightly different.
- Lime. For a more pronounced lime flavor, try adding 1 teaspoon lime zest along with the lime juice. It makes delicious cilantro lime hummus!
- Jalapeño. I recommend you start small with the jalapeño, since you can always add more, but you can’t take it out. There’s no way to tell from looking at a jalapeño how hot it will be and the heat level varies, but you can reduce some of the heat by removing the seeds and white “ribs” inside the jalapeño before slicing/dicing. If you prefer, you can omit the jalapeño entirely.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blender
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern