Cilantro Jalapeño Hummus Easy Homemade Recipe

Silky smooth hummus made with jalapeno, cilantro and lime juice. Inspired by Pita Jungle's popular Jalapeno Hummus.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 can garbanzo beans, drained
• 2 c water, plus more if you want it thinner
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 bunch cilantro, stems removed
• 1 jalapeño, stem removed and seeded
• juice of 1 lemon
• juice of 1/2 lime
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 c + 1 tbsp tahini
• 1/4 tsp cumin
• 3/4 tsp salt

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1In a small pot combine the drained garbanzo...: In a small pot combine the drained garbanzo beans, baking soda and water; keep it at a rolling boil for 10-15 minutes.
2. 2The garbanzo beans are done when they can...: The garbanzo beans are done when they can easily be mashed with a fork.
3. 3Using a blender add in the garbanzo beans,...: Using a blender add in the garbanzo beans, 1/2 cup of the water from the pot, tahini, olive oil, lime juice and lemon juice.
4. 4Blend.
5. 5Reserve the rest of the liquid
6. 6Add the rest of the ingredients to the...: Add the rest of the ingredients to the blender and blend until smooth
7. 7For a thicker consistency use less water, for...: For a thicker consistency use less water, for a thinner consistency (my preference) keep adding in more of the water
8. 8I prefer a pretty smooth consistency so I...: I prefer a pretty smooth consistency so I blend it for a few minutes. Transfer the hummus to a container and chill for at least 2-3 hours.
9. 9This will give it time to chill and...: This will give it time to chill and the flavors to come together
10. 10Serve with some warm pitas and cucumber slices.