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Spicy Hummus Dip

Spicy Hummus Dip

Appetizers

Course

Difficulty

Easy

Pulse Type

Chickpeas

Specialty Diet

Gluten-free

Nutrition

500 calories or less

Nutrition

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Ingredients

Servings:

1 15 oz can chickpeas rinsed and drained; or 2 cups cooked
6 tbsp tahini
6 tbsp lemon juice fresh
3 tbsp yogurt plain
2 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves garlic crushed (about 2 tsps)
1 tsp cumin ground
1⁄4 tsp cayenne pepper
1⁄4 cup jalapeno pepper minced
1⁄4 cup red bell pepper seeded and diced
salt and pepper to taste
cayenne pepper for garnish

Instructions

In a food processor or blender, purée chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, yogurt and oil until smooth, adding water as needed to make a creamy mixture. Transfer purée to a medium bowl.
Add garlic, cumin, cayenne, jalapeño and bell pepper. Mix well. Season with salt and pepper.
Cover and chill 2 to 4 hours to allow the flavors to blend. Garnish with cayenne pepper just before serving