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Jalapeno Cilantro Hummus

Posted by on Dec 10, 2012 in Middle Eastern, Multi Cuisine, Sandwiches, Snacks | 7 comments

Hummus is one of my favorite spread or dip, be it the plain hummus or the  flavored ones. Jalapeno Cilantro Hummus is my favorite sandwich spread.

I am a huge fan of Panera’s Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich and they use this spread for their sandwich.  Apart from using it as a spread you can also serve it as a dip with freshly cut vegetables, pita bread and chips. Enjoy the simple and healthy Hummus dip.

Ingredients:

  • One 15 oz can of chickpeas (or 1 cup of dried chickpeas)
  • Jalapeno peppers – 2
  • Cilantro – 3/4 cup
  • Garlic – 2 cloves
  • Olive oil – 1/4 cup
  • Tahini sauce – 3 tbsp (recipe follows)
  • Lime juice – 2 tbsp
  • Salt to taste

Method of Preparation:

Drain and rinse chickpeas from the can. Add all the ingredients except olive oil and lime juice in a blender or food processor and grind to a coarse mixture.

Slowly add olive oil and lime juice and blend until you get a smooth paste.


Serve the Jalapeno Cilantro Hummus with pita bread/tortilla chips/veggies or spread it on a sandwich.

 Tahini sauce:

  • Sesame seeds – 1/2 cup
  • Olive oil – 2 to 3 tbsp
  • Salt – 1/2 tsp
  • Small garlic clove – 1
  • Lime juice – 1 tsp

Dry roast sesame seeds till they splutter and turn golden brown. Let it cool and grind it with the rest of the ingredients to a fine paste. Tahini sauce is ready.

7 Comments

  1. Veena / December 10, 2012

    I love Jalapeno… Never tried hummus.. Looks interesting
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  2. Madhu / January 9, 2013

    Hi ,

    I love ur website…I just wanted to knw if this can be refrigerated…if yes for how many days

    • Nithu / January 11, 2013

      Thank u Veena and Madhu. Madhu, you can store it in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days.

  3. NIBU / January 16, 2013

    i love……….. your web site more and more because i am a chef if i need some variety i will follow only your site thank u once agin

    • Nithu / January 17, 2013

      Thank u so much Nibu. Your words are really encouraging. Thanks!!

  4. Antoinette / July 17, 2014

    I’ve never made hummus but know it’s easy. I loved the spicy cilantro hummus from Trader Joe’s so I decided i wanted to make it. Yours sounds the most pleasing so far….

  5. Antoinette / July 18, 2014

    BTW, will making my own Tahini sauce make the outcome of the flavor better as oppose to store bought?