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Lime Chipotle Hummus

A zesty hummus flavored with lime and chipotle spice for a smoky, tangy dip.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Servings 6 servings

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Spatula
  • Serving bowl

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 1 15-ouncecan chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoonsolive oil
  • 3 clovesgarlic
  • 2 tablespoonstahini
  • 2 teaspoonschipotle spice more or less to taste
  • 2 tablespoonslime juice

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Drain and rinse the 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas; drain well and set aside.
  • Peel the 3 cloves garlic.
  • Add the drained chickpeas, 2 tablespoons olive oil, peeled garlic, 2 tablespoons tahini, 2 teaspoons chipotle spice (start with the listed amount and add more or less to taste), and 2 tablespoons lime juice to a food processor.
  • Pulse several times to break down the ingredients, then process continuously until smooth, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides with a spatula.
  • Taste and adjust the chipotle spice to your preference (the ingredient list allows more or less to taste).
  • Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl and serve with veggies, crackers, or pita bread.