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Jalapeno Cilantro Hummus

Teresa Ambra
This lovely hummus appetizer has heat from jalapeno peppers and seasoning from cilantro. Great for tailgating parties. If you enjoy hot and spicy appetizers, you'll love this one! Excellent for sporting events like tailgating parties, the Super Bowl, March Madness or the NBA Finals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Tex-Mex/Middle Eastern
Servings 12

Equipment

  • 1 blender
  • 1 sharp knife to cut vegetables
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • 1 plate
  • 1 fork

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz. can garbanzo beans drained and mashed with a fork
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 lemon juice only
  • 1 tbsp. tahini ground sesame seeds
  • 1 tsp. tamari low sodium soy sauce (gluten free)
  • 3/4 to 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 bunch cilantro leaves remove from stems
  • 1 small jalapeno pepper seeded and sliced
  • 1 tsp. minced garlic from a jar or 1-2 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 6 tbsp. water
  • 1 tsp. cilantro for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Rinse and drain garbanzo beans; mash on a plate with a fork.
  • Puree all ingredients in a blender or food processor.
  • Spoon into a serving bowl.
  • Garnish with cilantro, if desired.
  • Serve with fresh veggies or pita dippers.

Notes

NOTE: You may want to use gloves when handling the jalapeno pepper. Be careful not to touch your eyes before washing your hands thoroughly after handling jalapeno peppers.
 
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Keyword appetizer, gluten free, hummus, jalapeno peppers
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