Cilantro Jalapeno Hummus

A zesty Cilantro Jalapeno Hummus recipe with fresh lime juice! Simple to prepare right at home. It's great for snacks, dips, sandwich spreads, party platters, and more. (Vegan, gluten-free, oil-free.)

This creamy Cilantro Jalapeno Hummus is easy to make right at home!

We start with a chickpea base, then combine it with fresh herbs, a hint of heat from jalapeno, and tangy lime juice.

It's a healthy appetizer or party snack to serve to a crowd. Or you can try it on your sandwiches, wraps, salads, and grain bowls for some zesty flavor.

Plus it's vegan, gluten-free, and oil-free!

Ingredients for Cilantro Jalapeno Hummus

For this recipe you will blend together in a high-speed food processor or blender:

• Garbanzo beans (chickpeas): You'll need one 15-ounce can of chickpeas for this recipe. (Or if you make your beans from scratch, then you will need about 1.5 cups cooked chickpeas.) Garbanzo beans are the classic, protein-rich base used for hummus.
• Aquafaba: This is the thick liquid found in canned chickpeas. (Be sure to save some before you rinse and drain your beans.) I use aquafaba in place of olive oil and it helps thicken and bind the mixture. Plus it gives the hummus a creamy, fluffy, and smooth texture. If you're using home-cooked beans, then simply use the cooking liquid in place of aquafaba.
• Fresh cilantro: I use both the leaves and stems for this recipe (since the stems provide a lot of flavor.) Cilantro is available year-round, however it's a cooler season herb so it grows best in the spring and fall. It usually doesn't tolerate the heat of summer very well.
• Jalapeno: I find jalapenos vary quite a bit in their spice level. If you're sensitive to spice, start small then add more to taste. (Or if you enjoy the flavor and spice, by all means, add more!)
• Fresh lime juice: You will need a quarter cup lime juice for this recipe, which is about 2 limes. If yours are smaller, you may want to grab 3 just in case.
• Tahini: This is a condiment made from toasted ground sesame seeds. The taste is very distinctive, and it's a major ingredient in traditional hummus. Always be sure to find a good quality tahini that's smooth and not too bitter. (It should have a strong, earthy, nutty flavor.)
• Fresh garlic cloves: Use as much or as little as you prefer.
• Ground cumin
• Salt: I use fine grain salt for this recipe. You can also add black pepper to taste if desired.

Customizing

Omit jalapeno: For a mild, completely non-spicy version, omit the jalapeno. Add a 4-ounce can of mild diced green chiles (liquid drained) for added flavor instead.

Lemon juice: You can also make this with fresh lemon juice in place of the lime juice.

Other flavors: Add green onion, a pinch of cayenne pepper, chili powder, or even more jalapeno for stronger flavor and spice.

Looking for more hummus? Check out this Chipotle Taco Hummus, Lemon Dill Hummus, or basic Oil-Free Hummus as well!

Serving

Dip: Serve with crackers, tortilla chips, pita chips, pita bread, fresh veggies, etc.

Spread: Try it on sandwiches, wraps, burgers, etc. It's a great healthier alternative to traditional mayonnaise. (Try it on this Avocado Veggie Sandwich!)

Grain bowls: Use it as a condiment on your favorite grain bowl or salad bowl.

Dressing: You can also turn this hummus into a zesty salad dressing! Simply thin it out with more aquafaba/water and whisk until it reaches your desired consistency. Then it becomes a pourable, creamy dressing to drizzle on your favorite salads.

Storing

Store leftover homemade hummus in a sealed jar or airtight container in the refrigerator. We find it keeps well for about 4-5 days.

For more inspiration, also browse all vegan dip recipes or chickpea recipes.

Cilantro Jalapeno Hummus (Oil-Free)

This zesty hummus is great for snacks, dips, sandwich spreads, and more. It's delightfully creamy and easy to prepare!

5 from 4 votes

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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes minutes

Author: Kaitlin - The Garden Grazer

Course: Appetizer, Dip, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, Vegan

Servings: 6 (1/4-cup servings)

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Ingredients

• 15 oz. can garbanzo beans
• 1-3 Tbsp. aquafaba* (to desired consistency)
• 3/4 cup fresh cilantro (or more to taste)
• 1-2 jalapenos** (stems & seeds removed)
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
• 2 Tbsp. tahini
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp. fine grain salt (more/less to taste)

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.

Notes

*Aquafaba: This is the thick liquid found in the can of garbanzo beans. Use as much or as little to thin to your desired consistency.

**Jalapenos: These can vary quite a bit in spiciness. If you're sensitive, start small and increase the amount as desired. (Or if you enjoy the spice & flavor, feel free to add another jalapeno!)

Storing: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. We find it keeps for about 4-5 days.

Yield: Recipe makes about 1.5 cups hummus.

Nutrition Per Serving (Estimate)

Nutrition Facts

Cilantro Jalapeno Hummus (Oil-Free)

Amount per Serving

Calories

97

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

4

g

6

%

Saturated Fat

 

1

g

6

%

Polyunsaturated Fat

 

2

g

Monounsaturated Fat

 

1

g

Potassium

 

157

mg

4

%

Carbohydrates

 

12

g

4

%

Fiber

 

4

g

17

%

Sugar

 

0.3

g

0

%

Protein

 

5

g

10

%

Vitamin A

 

166

IU

3

%

Vitamin C

 

7

mg

8

%

Calcium

 

37

mg

4

%

Iron

 

1

mg

6

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Sodium content: This is omitted as I cannot provide an accurate number. I encourage you to calculate your own to provide a much more precise reading based on the exact ingredients, brands, and amounts you're using.

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