Hummus with a Kick

A little cayenne for a twist, and just enough turmeric for the color but not enough to dominate the flavor of this hummus variation. A slightly chunky consistency is okay. Garnish with fresh parsley and a drizzle of olive oil.

Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, undrained

  • cup tahini

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil

  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt

  • ¾ teaspoon onion powder

  • ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric

  • teaspoon ground allspice

  • teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

  • teaspoon paprika

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Add chickpeas to a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook until peas are soft and can be crushed with a spoon, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a blender.

  2. Add tahini, oil, garlic salt, onion powder, turmeric, allspice, cayenne pepper, paprika, salt, and pepper to the blender. Cover and hold lid down with a potholder; blend on high until mostly smooth, but still thick, 1 to 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

158 Calories
11g Fat
13g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 158
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 13%
Saturated Fat 2g 8%
Sodium 471mg 20%
Total Carbohydrate 13g 5%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 5g 10%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 34mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 142mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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