Hummus is one of those spreads that Latinos tend to shy away from if they are unfamiliar with it. The Mediterranean dip is made out of chick peas and generally consists of lemon, olive oil, garlic, and tahini sauce. It is ideal for dipping veggies in and pita bread.
Some people even take it to the next level and use it in place of mayonnaise in their sandwiches. Hummus partners well with many foods and the best part is we can even add our Latino flavor to it!
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Take it from the girl who makes her own hummus at home and has even made it into dessert (that's a whole different story–and yes, it was delicious). If you ever check out the hummus section in the supermarket then you know there is everything from Tuscan to jalapeño flavored.
One of my favorite things about hummus is that it's so easy to make that you can create your own versions at home. All you need is a food processor and you're good to go. Check out these Latin-style hummus recipes below and try them out today!
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Roasted jalapeño and lime hummus
If you like lime and jalapeños then you're going to love this recipe. It's ideal for the spicy food lover who thinks that nothing is too hot to handle.
Ingredients:
1-3 (or more!) jalapeños
2 cups cooked chickpeas or 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas
3-4 tablespoons lime juice
2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons tahini (or substitute extra-virgin olive oil)
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon coriander
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoons minced cilantro (optional)
For full recipe directions, you can find them at thekitchn.com.
Roasted red pepper hummus
If you aren't into the spiciness that the first recipe has to offer, then you will enjoy this one. The roasted red peppers give hummus a yummy and flavorful twist.
Ingredients:
2 whole red bell peppers (substitute about 3/4 cup chopped jarred roasted red peppers)
1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, also called garbanzo beans
1/4 cup (59 ml) fresh lemon juice, about 1 large lemon
1/4 cup (59 ml) tahini
Half of a large garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for serving
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Pinch cayenne pepper (optional)1/2 to 1 teaspoon kosher salt, depending on taste
For full recipe directions, you can find them at inspiredtaste.net.
Black bean hummus
Our own food writer loves this black bean recipe. If you aren't a fan of chick peas, but love beans, then try you're going to love this black bean hummus.
Ingredients:
1 cup black beans, drained
3 cloves of garlic roasted in a pan with a few drops of olive oil
1/4 jalapeno pepper with no veins and seeds, roasted in a pan with a few drops of olive oil
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
4 tablespoons olive oil
Salt
For full recipe directions, you can find them here.
White bean basil pesto hummus
This recipe is perfect to make for a dinner party if you want to impress your friends with your culinary skills. Serve with some pretzels, olives or pita chips and voila!
Ingredients:
3-4 garlic cloves
2 cans (15 oz each) of cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
3/4 cup fresh basil leaves, loosely packed
1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for garnish
3 tbsp tahini paste
2 1/2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tbsp water
1 tsp honey or agave nectar
1/4 tsp cayenne
Salt to taste
Fresh basil leaves and pine nuts, optional garnish
For full recipe directions, you can find them at theshiksa.com.
Green olive hummus
If you are an olive lover like me, then you're going to enjoy this recipe. The green olives stuffed with pimentos and cayenne pepper give it an extra kick.
Ingredients:
3 large cloves garlic
2 cans (or 3 cups) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
juice of one lemon
1/2 cup green olives (stuffed with pimentos)
2 tablespoons water or vegetable broth
1 tablespoon tahini
1/4 tsp. sumac, optional
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
salt, to taste
5-6 more olives
For full recipe directions, you can find them at fatfreevegan.com.
