5 from 12 votes
Cilantro Jalapeño Hummus (Easy!)
Cilantro Jalapeño Hummus uses canned garbanzo beans blended with fresh cilantro, jalapeño peppers, lime juice, tahini, garlic, cumin, and salt. It creates a creamy, slightly spicy dip with bright herbal and citrus notes. The aquafaba from the bean can is used to adjust the texture smoothly. This hummus is suited for serving as a flavorful snack or appetizer, offering a twist on traditional hummus.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
6
(1/4-cup servings)
Calories:
97 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Appetizer, Condiments, Snacks
Cuisine:
Vegan, gluten-free
Ingredients
- 15 oz. garbanzo beans canned
- 1-3 Tbsp. aquafaba
- 3/4 cup cilantro fresh
- 1-2 jalapeño peppers stems & seeds removed
- 1/4 cup lime juice about 2 limes, fresh
- 2-4 Tbsp. tahini
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp. cumin ground
- 1/4 tsp. salt fine grain
Instructions
- Open the can of garbanzo beans and reserve 3 Tbsp. aquafaba.* Then rinse and drain garbanzo beans.
- Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender or food processor. (Start with 1 Tbsp. aquafaba and add more as desired.) Blend until creamy, about 20-30 seconds, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
- Taste and adjust flavors if desired. (Add more cilantro, salt, lime juice, or jalapeño.)
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Notes
- Aquafaba amount controls hummus thickness; add gradually to reach desired creaminess.
- Start with less jalapeño if sensitive to spice and increase to taste; pepper size affects their heat.
- Use 2 tablespoons tahini for a lighter dip or up to 4 tablespoons for a richer, creamier hummus.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days.
- Yield: approximately 1.5 cups of hummus.
Nutrition Information
Calories
97kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Potassium
157mg
(3%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
0.3g
(1%)
Vitamin A
166IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
37mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 (1/4-cup servings)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 97
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 97kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Potassium | 157mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 166IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.