Cilantro Jalapeno Hummus has been a game changer for us after adopting a plant-based diet. Let me explain…
My husband used to be anti-hummus. If I bought hummus he would laugh, and I’m not talking about a chuckle, a full on belly laugh. This is the same kind of laugh he would have had 6 months ago if I would have told him we were going to stop eating animals. Do you get it now? He though it was udderly ridiculous, just like so many other things that are now common place for us.
After we changed our diet it was hard to find a good plant-based meal when eating out. I took him to Pita Jungle and introduced him to Jalapeno Hummus. That is the day he stopped laughing at hummus.
We ate Pita Jungle’s hummus on many date nights, we would call in a to go order while running errands, and we even bought a huge Costco vat of Jalapeno Hummus. There are two problems with eating store/restaurant bought hummus. It is more costly than you can make at home and it is not as healthy as you eat at home.
I finally decided to stop the insanity, and all of the extra calories and fat from oil-YUCK, and make it myself.
Cilantro Jalapeño Hummus
Cilantro Jalapeno Hummus
This Cilantro Jalapeno Hummus is a quick and easy plant-based recipe! This oil-free hummus is the ultimate dip for veggies.
Ingredients
- 1 15.5 oz can chickpeas, drained but save liquid
- Juice from 1 lime (lemon can be used)
- a few cloves of garlic (more or less to your preference)
- 2 jalapeno peppers (remove seeds first for a less spicy hummus)
- a handful of cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Dump drained chickpeas, lime juice, garlic, jalapenos and cilantro into a blender or food processor.
- Add just enough liquid to allow everything to process smoothly.
- Taste test, add extra peppers or spices until the flavor is just right.
- Chill for a few hours before serving.
Notes
This recipe is perfect for dipping veggies, chips, crackers, or adding to your favorite salads, sandwiches or bowls.
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Serve with fresh veggies, pita bread, tortilla chips, in a wrap or as a salad dressing.
I didn’t love this right after I made it, but my husband did. I put it in the fridge and tried it the next day and it was amazing. AMAZING!
Yumm! love hummus! and I remember he didn’t like it at Thanksgiving so that’s awesome that he has come around to the Med. cuisine! You guys are such an inspiration!
Thanks Amanda! Re-training our taste buds is definitely a process but so worth it. I’m excited that I get to raise my little guys eating healthy foods.
This sounds great! I seem to always have left over jalapenos with nothing more to really do with them and ALWAYS have cilantro kicking around……this would be perfect!
I made this for my wife. She said “amazing” too.
I love to hear that Mark! If I could get by with only eating dips I would. ?
Made this today. It was so delicious and tasty! Thank you for the recipe.
I need to make it again too! I’m so happy you like it!
This recipe gave me a new lease on life!! Haha, Really though, it was SO AMAZING!! I want to put it on everything… I AM putting it on everything!!
Thank you so much, you recipes are literally my favorites that I’ve found! I’ve been searching for SO LONG for someone who does plant based food that I like.. quick, easy, and tasty! THANK YOU!
Thank you so much Liz! I think I’m going to frame this comment! It’s the nicest thing anyone has ever said about my recipes!
I subscribe to several plant based eating blogs, but this is the one I always refer to. When I see a page-long list of ingredients, I get SO discouraged. Thank you for delicious recipes that don’t involve unusual/expensive ingredients and WAY more time than I’m willing to spend on a daily basis!
Thank you for posting this. I am now a hummus convert. I could not eat it – ever. But the red pepper hummus and the jalapeno hummus have given me a new perspective. This tastes fantastic!!!!
I am so happy to hear that! Thank you for sharing! I seriously love the Jalapeno Hummus! It’s my favorite.