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    Modified: Oct 5, 2022 · Published: Dec 31, 2014 by Willow Moon · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

    Jalapeño Cilantro Hummus

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    This spicy creamy Jalapeño Cilantro Hummus comes together in minutes. Why buy hummus, when it is so easy to make your own! 

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    This Jalapeño Cilantro Hummus is my latest hummus creation, the other hummus recipes being Chipotle Hummus and Spicy Black Bean Hummus. 

    This dip would go great with my Spicy Flax Crackers, which also have jalapeño. This is a perfect dip for a party or potluck. 

    You may want to make a double batch, because it is so good!

    Hummus is about the easiest condiment that you can make. It literally takes a few minutes to make, especially once you know how you like your basic hummus, which is how I always start mine.

    So after I have my base ingredients, I add in the flavors that I like.

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    • ❤️ Why You'll Love It
    • 🧾 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • Ways To Use Hummus
    • 🍽 Serving
    • Other Hummus Recipes
    • 📋 Recipe
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    ❤️ Why You'll Love It

    • It is quick and easy to make.
    • It's cheaper than store-bought hummus.
    • You can customize it to your liking.

    🧾 Ingredients

    Jalapeno cilantro hummus ingredients on a cutting board with labels.
    • Garbanzo beans (chickpeas): I used canned chickpeas. Adds the texture, flavor, and creaminess hummus is known for.
    • Tahini: Also a traditional hummus ingredient. Adds a nutty sesame flavor.
    • Jalapeño: Adds a spicy flavor. If you don't like a lot of spice you could leave out the seeds and ribs or use less. For more spice you could use a serrano pepper.
    • Fresh cilantro: Adds a fresh citrusy flavor. I know for some people it tastes like soap. If that's the case for you, leave it out or use fresh parsley instead.
    • Lemon juice: Adds a bright tart flavor.
    • Garlic: Adds a pungent flavor.
    • Cumin: Adds a warm spice flavor.
    • Water: To thin it out.
    • Olive oil: Adds creaminess. Extra virgin olive oil is best for this recipe.
    • Salt: Enhances the other flavors. I like to use sea salt.

    To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

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    🔪 Instructions

    Ingredients in a food processor before blending.

    Step 1: Add garbanzo beans, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, salt, olive oil, water, chopped jalapeño, cilantro, and cumin into a food processor.

    Jalapeno cilantro hummus in a food processor.

    Step 2: Blend until you have a smooth and creamy consistency.

    Ways To Use Hummus

    • Taquitos
    • Vegan Veggie Wrap
    • Hummus Quesadilla
    • Vegan Veggie Sandwich
    • Hummus Tortilla Pizza
    • Tostadas
    • Refried Bean Burrito

    🍽 Serving

    • Crackers
    • Tortilla chips
    • Fresh veggies: sliced cucumbers, bell pepper, celery, carrots
    • On toast
    • Pita chips or pita bread (if you know of a gluten-free brand I'd love to know about it!)
    Jalapeño Cilantro Hummus

    Other Hummus Recipes

    • Spicy Black Bean Hummus
      Spicy Black Bean Hummus
    • Kalamata Olive Hummus
      Kalamata Olive Hummus
    • Spicy Red Pepper Hummus
      Spicy Red Pepper Hummus
    • Dark Chocolate Hummus
      The Easiest Dark Chocolate Hummus

    If you tried this Jalapeno Cilantro Hummus Recipe or any other recipe on my website, please leave a ⭐️ star rating and let me know how you like it in the 💬 comments below. I love hearing from you!

    Serve this spicy hummus at your next party and watch it disappear. You should probably make extra since it will go so fast.

    📋 Recipe

    Jalapeño Cilantro Hummus
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    Jalapeño Cilantro Hummus

    This spicy creamy Jalapeño Cilantro Hummus comes together in minutes. Why buy hummus, when it is so easy to make your own! (vegan, gluten free)
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine Mediterranean inspired
    Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time 5 minutes minutes
    Servings 8
    Calories 167kcal
    Author Willow Moon
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    Equipment

    • food processor

    Ingredients

    • 15 ounces garbanzo beans drained and rinsed
    • ¼ cup tahini
    • ¼ cup lemon juice (1 lemon)
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • ¼ cup water
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin olive oil is best
    • 1 tablespoon chopped jalapeño
    • ¾ cup cilantro
    • 1 teaspoon cumin
    • Pinch salt
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    Instructions

    • Add all ingredients to a food processor.
    • Blend until smooth and creamy.

    Notes

    For less heat, remove the seeds and ribs of the jalapeño.
    This recipe will last about 5 days in an airtight container in the fridge.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 167kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 213mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 135IU | Vitamin C: 6.8mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2.1mg
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    *Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.

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    1. Kim says

      September 10, 2018 at 4:15 am

      Im always unsure when I make hummus, am I supposed to drain the chickpeas for this recipe? Or should I leave them with the liquid?

      Can’t wait to try this recipe out!!! Thank you!5 stars

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      • Willow Moon says

        September 10, 2018 at 6:19 pm

        Yup you drain the chickpeas. I like to rinse them too to get the salt off.

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    2. Denise says

      June 11, 2018 at 1:59 pm

      I used to buy hummus, but no longer! I will be making this recipe again. It had just the right amount of spice.5 stars

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      • Willow Moon says

        June 11, 2018 at 2:34 pm

        Thanks Denise!

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    3. DT says

      October 07, 2015 at 7:16 pm

      This is gonna be my next recipe— Pinned it!

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      • Willow Moon says

        October 08, 2015 at 8:57 am

        Great! I hope you like it!

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    4. Tiara Wasner says

      October 07, 2015 at 8:43 am

      I love Hummus! I'll have to try this next time i make it.

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      • Willow Moon says

        October 07, 2015 at 8:49 am

        I hope you like it as much as I do!

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    5. Christine | Vermilion Roots says

      October 07, 2015 at 8:16 am

      The cilantro, jalapeno and cumin in this recipe are winning me over. Pinned. 🙂

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      • Willow Moon says

        October 07, 2015 at 8:48 am

        Thank you!

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    6. mysocalledchaos says

      October 07, 2015 at 8:11 am

      This recipe seriously includes three of my very favorite food things-how could it go wrong? I want to try this!

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    7. Chrissa - Physical Kitchness says

      October 07, 2015 at 6:52 am

      My hubby would LOVE this. He is a big jalapeño guy! And I love cilantro. So it's like a perfect married for an imperfect (but great) marriage 😉

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      • Willow Moon says

        October 07, 2015 at 8:03 am

        I am a big lover of cilantro and jalapeño as well! Of course there's also green chiles, and serrano, and chipotle...

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