This Chili Lime Hummus isn’t actually my recipe — it’s my boyfriend Matt’s!
I’m usually the hummus-chef in this household. However, Matt (who is a true hummus connoisseur himself) whipped this up the other day and I was floored by how good it was! We just worked together to perfect it and get all of the measurements down.
Chili and lime has always been a favourite flavour combo of mine, so it’s really no surprise how good this is. There’s so much flavour and a tiny bit of spice coming from the chili powder, and a perfect amount of tang from the lime.
Chickpeas are also super healthy and full of protein, so you won’t feel the tiniest bit guilty eating it (and really, you should never feel guilty about eating good food!!).
If you have never made hummus before, it really isn’t difficult to whip up and it’s pretty hard to mess up. So grab a can of chickpeas try it out — you’ve got this!
Recipe
Chili Lime Hummus
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups Chickpeas (drained and rinsed) Or one 14oz can
- 1/3 cup Tahini
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil extra virgin
- 1/4 cup Lime Juice Juice of about 2 limes
- 1/2 tbsp Chili Powder
- 1/2 tsp Cumin
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder Can sub 1-2 cloves fresh garlic
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Pepper
- 1 tbsp Water May need a little more
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a blender or food processor. We used a Vitamix blender.
- Blend, starting at low, and slowly go to high
- Use the Vitamix tamper or a large spoon/spatula to press down the mixture from the sides to ensure even blending
- If the hummus is too thick or not blending smoothly, slowly stream in more water 1 tsp at a time until a smooth consistency is reached
- Serve as is, or top with olive oil, sesame seeds, paprika, and red chili flakes
This hummus would pair perfectly with my Homemade Seedy Crackers or would go insanely well on my Roasted Cauliflower Tacos!!
Let me know if you end up making this delicious Chili Lime Hummus and what you think! Also, let me know if you change up seasonings — your creative adjustments are always so interesting to me!
As always, if you have any questions comment them below and I’ll answer the best that I can.
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