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    Home » Dinner » Appetizers

    Chipotle Hummus

    Published: Jan 13, 2020 · Modified: Nov 4, 2023 · 14 Comments

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    This spicy chipotle hummus is made with canned chickpeas, tahini, and chipotle peppers (or hot sauce), and is a thick, creamy, and easy party food!

    This spicy chipotle hummus is made with canned chickpeas, tahini, and chipotle peppers (or hot sauce), and is a thick, creamy, and easy party food!

    Chipotle Hummus in a serving bowl

    What's your favorite snack food?

    What do you reach for when the mid-afternoon munchies hit?  

    Do you grab a piece of fruit?

    Nuts?

    Or are you more of a chip and dip kind of person?

    At my house, I generally go for the fruit on the counter, and my husband LOVES dip.

    All kinds of dip.

    His favorites are caramelized onion dip, roasted red pepper dip, and of course-- this chipotle hummus.

    I used to buy my hummus at the store, but my absolute favorite hummus (clearly, it's chipotle hummus) is sometimes a little difficult to find.

    And so I tried making it myself.

    And guys, homemade hummus is SO CREAMY! It's light, spreadable, and swoon-worthy.

    It is worth it to make hummus at home, because the flavor is worth the extra (tiny) bit of effort.

    This easy chipotle hummus is ready in about 30 minutes, and is a perfect party dip or late-night snack, and it's even yummy as a sandwich spread.

    Where Can I Find Canned Chickpeas?

    Look for canned chickpeas along with the other canned beans at your regular grocery store.

    They might be labeled garbanzo beans. Garbanzo beans and chickpeas are the same thing.

    You can also buy canned chickpeas online.

    Where Can I Find Chipotle Peppers for Chipotle Hummus?

    They should have chipotle peppers in adobo at your regular grocery store. If there's a Latin American food section, look there.

    I prefer the diced chipotle peppers in adobo instead of whole peppers, because it's easier for me to scoop out with a spoon.

    If you prefer, you can swap out the chipotle peppers for your favorite chipotle hot sauce. I love both Tabasco chipotle sauce and Cholula chipotle sauce.

    What is Tahini?

    Tahini is sesame seed paste.

    Tahini should also be at your regular grocery store. Look near the nut butters.

    Or, of course, you can buy tahini online.

    Boil the Chickpeas with Baking Soda, Rinse + Peel
    Boil the Chickpeas with Baking Soda, Rinse + Peel

    Why Cook the Chickpeas in Baking Soda?

    When I started making homemade hummus, I skipped the baking soda, and simply blended all the ingredients together.

    I still thought my hummus was tasty, and it always disappeared at parties.

    But somewhat recently, I learned a tip from an interview with a "hummus-master" on the Bon Appetit podcast.

    Cooking the (already cooked) chickpeas with baking soda will help the chickpeas break down more completely, leaving you with an extra creamy dip.

    Who knew.

    Well, he did, apparently.

    So I tried it. He was right.

    I had the flavors right before, but the texture changed dramatically when I used baking soda. I recommend using baking soda.

    How to Make Chipotle Hummus

    After you boil the chickpeas with a little baking soda, strain them and rinse them off.

    The chickpea skins will have separated from the bean while cooking, so go ahead and discard them. Discarding the skins will also help create a creamy texture.

    Blend Lemon Juice, Tahini, Salt + Water
    Blend Lemon Juice, Tahini, Salt + Water

    Next, use a food processor to blend together some lemon or lime juice with the tahini, a little salt, and some cold water.

    Add the chipotle peppers (or hot sauce), and blend again.

    Blend Chipotle Peppers into the Hummus
    Blend Chipotle Peppers into the Hummus

    Finally, add the chickpeas and a little oil. Blend until it's smooth and creamy.

    Taste the hummus, and add more salt or chipotle peppers if you want.

    That's it! You're ready to serve your dip!

    Blend the Chickpeas + Oil into the Hummus
    Blend the Chickpeas + Oil into the Hummus

    Can I Make This With a Blender Instead of a Food Processor?

    Yes, but you might have to add more oil or a little water to keep the blender from jamming up.  

    If you're shopping for a food processor, I love my Cuisinart mini food processor.

    5-Minute Chipotle Hummus Option

    If you're in a hurry, and you're not worried about making this the creamiest hummus ever, you can skip the baking soda.

    Simply blend all the ingredients together in a food processor and enjoy!

    Chipotle Hummus in a serving bowl
    Chipotle Hummus in a serving bowl
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    5 from 9 votes

    Chipotle Hummus

    This spicy chipotle hummus is made with canned chickpeas, tahini, and chipotle peppers (or hot sauce), and is a thick, creamy, and easy party food!
    Author: Sarah Trenalone
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Cook Time30 minutes mins
    Total Time35 minutes mins
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: Mediterranean
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Servings: 16 people
    Calories: 80kcal
    Freezer Friendly?
    No
    Will It Keep?
    3-5 Days (Fridge)
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    Equipment

    • food processor or blender

    Ingredients

    • 15 ounce can chickpeas (1 can), drained sometimes labeled garbanzo beans
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • 2 lemons (or limes), juiced
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt
    • ½ cup tahini
    • 4 tablespoons ice water, divided
    • 1 tablespoon diced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (use more for extra heat) or substitute chipotle hot sauce
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • To serve (optional): red pepper flakes, smoked sea salt, extra olive oil

    Instructions

    • Add the chickpeas and baking soda to a large pot and cover with several inches of water.
      Bring to a boil over high heat, and continue boiling for about 20 minutes (until the chickpeas are swollen and the chickpea skins are falling off).
    • Strain the chickpeas into a colander, rinse with cold water, and separate the beans from the skins. Most of the skins should have fallen off while cooking, but if any are still attached they can be pulled off easily. Discard the chickpea skins.
    • Add the lemon juice, tahini, and salt to a food processor. Add 2 TB of ice water. Blend until the tahini is silky and creamy.
      If your tahini was very thick, you may need to add the remaining 2 TB of ice water.
    • Add the chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, and blend.
    • Add the chickpeas and olive oil to the food processor and blend until creamy. (This should take about 30 seconds, depending on the food processor you're using.)
    • Scoop hummus into a bowl. If desired, drizzle with a little more olive oil, and lightly sprinkle with red pepper flakes and/or smoked sea salt.
    • Serve immediately, or store in an air-tight container. Hummus will keep in the fridge for 3-5 days.

    Notes

    Makes approximately 2 cups of hummus.
    5-Minute Version:  Omit the baking soda, and skip boiling the chickpeas.  Add all the ingredients to a food processor and blend until creamy.  (This version will not be quite as creamy, but it's still delicious!)

    Nutrition

    Calories: 80kcal (4%) | Carbohydrates: 7g (2%) | Protein: 3g (6%) | Fat: 5g (8%) | Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) | Sodium: 196mg (9%) | Potassium: 91mg (3%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 1g (1%) | Vitamin A: 56IU (1%) | Vitamin C: 7mg (8%) | Calcium: 23mg (2%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
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    About Sarah Trenalone

    Sarah is the primary creator at Champagne Tastes. She's a photographer, food writer and traveler, and is certified in Backcountry Kitchen and Backcountry Navigation from the Colorado Outward Bound School and Identifying Wild Plants from Backpacker.

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    1. Veena Azmanov says

      January 26, 2017 at 3:01 pm

      5 stars
      Ooo! I love hummus... I always accompany it with some spicy sauce on the side... love your version . gonna have to try it.

      Reply
    2. Christine says

      January 26, 2017 at 4:23 pm

      5 stars
      Looks awesome and tasty! The chipotle peppers would give it a delicious zip!

      Reply
    3. Mackenzie @ Food Above Gold says

      January 26, 2017 at 4:29 pm

      5 stars
      I'm like you - I always go for the savory. In fact, my chips and salsa is usually a chipotle salsa - so this is right up my alley! Yum!

      Reply
      • champagne-tastes says

        January 26, 2017 at 4:30 pm

        Great you'll love it then!

        Reply
    4. Lizzie says

      January 26, 2017 at 4:35 pm

      5 stars
      Ooh, chipotle and citrus, yum! I love making different hummus variations, however the toddler only seems to like shop bought 🙁 I wish you could get canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce in the UK though...

      Reply
      • champagne-tastes says

        January 26, 2017 at 4:38 pm

        Try it with hot sauce! 😀

        Reply
    5. Jennie Durren says

      January 26, 2017 at 7:48 pm

      5 stars
      Hummus is a family favorite here! I've gotten really worried about all the recalls too and prefer to make my own. Chipotle sounds amazing - I usually put sriracha on plain hummus but I'm going to try your recipe!

      Reply
    6. Lisa | Garlic & Zest says

      January 26, 2017 at 8:40 pm

      5 stars
      Oh, hello -- this sounds AH-MAZING! I love chipotle anyway, but mixed with hummus -- my go-to snack -- well, I'm smitten!

      Reply
    7. Platter Talk says

      January 26, 2017 at 10:23 pm

      5 stars
      Such a great idea to add chipotle with hummus! Why didn't I think of this. Looking forward to trying. I'm sort of a hummus head anyway, don't cha know?

      Reply
      • champagne-tastes says

        January 26, 2017 at 10:27 pm

        Chipotle hummus was always my favorite and I could only find it sometimes- this works out better!

        Reply
    8. Linda Parks says

      January 27, 2017 at 7:17 pm

      5 stars
      Hummus a favorite snack! I've been afraid of buying it because of the recalls. Great recipe 🙂

      Reply
      • champagne-tastes says

        January 27, 2017 at 8:10 pm

        Aw thanks Linda!

        Reply
    9. Meg | Meg is Well says

      January 30, 2017 at 7:34 pm

      5 stars
      Hummus is by far my favorite salty snack. I haven't put chilies in adobo sauce in homemade hummus yet but that would be awesome!

      Reply
      • champagne-tastes says

        January 30, 2017 at 8:47 pm

        Mine too!!!

        Reply
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