Spice Up Your Snack Game with Smoky Hummus
When it comes to hosting a dinner party, having a few tricks up your sleeve can make all the difference. Introducing a twist on traditional hummus that’s sure to impress: smoky, spicy hummus with a kick.
The Magic Ingredients
This adapted recipe from Bon Appétit combines the classic flavors of chickpeas, tahini, and lemon juice with a surprising addition: minced chipotle chiles and chopped pimientos. The result is a bold, savory dip that’s perfect for veggie sticks, crackers, or pita chips.
Plan Ahead for Stress-Free Entertaining
To make your life easier, prepare the hummus up to 4 days in advance. Simply seal it in an airtight container, refrigerate, and let it sit at room temperature for an hour before serving. Stir in the chopped cilantro and season to taste just before your guests arrive.
The Details
Yield: About 2 cups
Difficulty: Easy
Total Time: 15 minutes
Active Time: 15 minutes
Gather Your Ingredients
- 2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons tahini
- 3 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 1/2 teaspoons minced chipotles in adobo sauce
- 1 large garlic clove, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 (4-ounce) jar sliced pimientos in oil, drained
- 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Let’s Get Blending!
In a food processor fitted with the blade attachment, combine the chickpeas, water, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, chipotles, garlic, and cumin. Pulse until smooth. Add the pimientos and pulse until they’re chopped, with some texture remaining. Transfer the hummus to a bowl and stir in the chopped cilantro. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
With this recipe, you’ll be the star of your next dinner party. So go ahead, get creative, and spice up your snack game!
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