This delicious Jalapeno Cilantro Hummus Recipe takes only 5 minutes to make! This is a no tahini hummus recipe.
Yum! Hummus. It is one of those guilt-free snack foods that tastes amazing and somehow sneaks in healthy proteins, vitamins, and nutrients.
This Jalapeno Cilantro Hummus Recipe takes about 5 minutes to make and it is so much better than store bought hummus!
Watch how to make
Steps
Follow these easy steps to make jalapeno cilantro hummus:
- Throw all the ingredients into a blender or food processor.
- Process until there are no lumps and it is perfectly smooth.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until you are ready to eat.
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Why is hummus healthy?
Hummus is packed with power ingredients that does your body good.
Garbanzo beans are a high source of protein and fiber. One cup has 15 grams of protein and 12.5 grams of fiber!
This recipe adds cilantro which is a great source for antioxidants. It is also known to lower cholesterol and blood sugar levels.
The added jalapenos and limes in this recipe are a rich source for vitamin c.
When you whip this tasty dip together, you can feel good about it!
no tahini hummus recipe
I don't use tahini in this hummus recipe.
I only like tahini in some hummus flavors. In this recipe, it would overpower the flavors.
This is perfect for those who do not like tahini or who want to save a little extra calories in their snacking. It is very delicious either way!
Ways to Use Hummus
- great for dipping vegetables
- substitute sandwich spread in place of mayo or mustard
- dip for pita chips
- base for a veggie wrap
- mash in deviled eggs
- spread on toast and add an over easy egg
- try on my homemade tortilla chips
- spread on a veggie burger
- use as a base for a vegetable pizza
- add to a veggie quesadilla
- use for a base for english muffin melt
Looking for more tasty dip recipes? Try some of these:
- Baba Ganoush
- Tzatziki Sauce
- Texas Caviar
- Greek Seven Layer Dip
- Olive Pimento Cheese Spread
- Cream Cheese Taco Dip
- Dill Pickle Dip
Jalapeño Cilantro Hummus Recipe
Ingredients
- 30 ounces canned Garbanzo Beans Drained
- ¾ Cup Olive Oil
- 3 tablespoons Fresh Garlic
- 2 Cups Cilantro
- 2 Jalapeños Seeded
- 2 Limes juiced
- Salt and Pepper to Taste
Instructions
- Add 30 ounces of drained canned garbanzo beans with ¾ cup olive oil, 3 tablespoons of garlic, 2 cups fresh cilantro, 2 seeded jalapeno, and 2 juiced limes into a food processor or blender.
- Process until no clumps. Salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve with bread, chips, or vegetables.
