Best Spiced Up Hummus Recipes

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SPICY HUMMUS: QUICK CHICKPEA SPREAD



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (14.5 ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained
2 rounded tablespoons tahini sesame paste, found in both dairy and dry specialty foods sections
A drizzle extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon crushed pepper flakes
1 teaspoon (1/3 palm full) ground cumin
1 teaspoon (1/3 palm full) ground coriander
1 clove garlic, crushed
Coarse salt
1/2 lemon, juiced
Pita breads, grilled and cut into wedges for dipping

Steps:

  • Combine beans, tahini, oil, pepper flakes, cumin, coriander, garlic, salt, and lemon juice in food processor bowl and grind into a smooth paste. Transfer to a small dip dish and surround spread with warm pita wedges. This recipe makes a great appetizer, or anytime snack.
  • Tidbit: this is a fantastic dish to take to a pot luck or block party -- it's always a hit!

SPICY HUMMUS



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 2h15m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups canned chickpeas, drained, liquid reserved (15.5-ounce can)
1/3 cup tahini or sesame paste
4 teaspoons minced garlic (4 cloves)
6 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (3 lemons)
8 dashes Tabasco sauce
2 teaspoons kosher salt
Sriracha, to taste
3 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
Good olive oil

Steps:

  • Place the chickpeas, 2 tablespoons of the reserved liquid, the tahini, garlic, lemon juice, Tabasco, and salt in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade and process until coarsely pureed. The hummus should be moist and thick; add more lemon juice or reserved chickpea liquid to thin, if necessary. Cover and refrigerate for several hours for the flavors to blend. Taste for seasonings. Place the hummus in a serving bowl and drizzle Sriracha over the top. Sprinkle with the pine nuts and a drizzle of olive oil.

SPICED SWEET ROASTED RED PEPPER HUMMUS



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Serve with pita bread-you can cut pita bread into wedges and toast it for a different taste sensation. Tahini is a sesame paste, you can usually find it in the Mediterranean section of your grocery store.

Provided by MARBALET

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Hummus Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
1 (4 ounce) jar roasted red peppers
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 ½ tablespoons tahini
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In an electric blender or food processor, puree the chickpeas, red peppers, lemon juice, tahini, garlic, cumin, cayenne, and salt. Process, using long pulses, until the mixture is fairly smooth, and slightly fluffy. Make sure to scrape the mixture off the sides of the food processor or blender in between pulses. Transfer to a serving bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. (The hummus can be made up to 3 days ahead and refrigerated. Return to room temperature before serving.)
  • Sprinkle the hummus with the chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64.2 calories, Carbohydrate 9.6 g, Fat 2.2 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 370.3 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

SPICED-UP HUMMUS



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Chickpeas are full of fiber. Toasted whole-grain pita is great for scooping up hummus.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield Makes 3 cups (1/3 cup per serving)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained, reserving 1/4 cup of the liquid
1/4 cup tahini (sesame paste)
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/4 teaspoon ground star anise (optional)
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 cup cilantro leaves, finely chopped, plus whole leaves for garnish (optional)
1 plum tomato, peeled, seeded, and very finely chopped
2 scallions, very thinly sliced
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a food processor, combine beans and reserved bean liquid, tahini, lemon juice, 1 tablespoon oil, garlic, star anise (if using), ginger, and cumin; puree until smooth.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl and stir in cilantro, tomato, and scallions; season with salt and pepper. Drizzle remaining 2 tablespoons oil over the top of the hummus. Before serving, garnish with cilantro leaves, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 g, Fat 13 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 5 g

SUPREMELY SPICY HUMMUS



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I love to use this as a dip for pita bread.

Provided by Uncle Richard

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Hummus Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

¼ cup tahini
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon sesame oil
5 dashes hot pepper sauce (such as Cholula®)
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons cold water

Steps:

  • Combine tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cayenne pepper, cumin, salt, sesame oil, and hot sauce in a food processor or blender; blend until very smooth, about 3 minutes. Add garbanzo beans and blend for 2 minutes. Add water and blend for 3 minutes more. Chill in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120.4 calories, Carbohydrate 10.2 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 275.7 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

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