Description
This easy, festive Jalapeno Cranberry Hummus recipe is infused with a touch of dried cranberries, jalapeño, and lime, lending a delightful soft pink color and subtle sweet-tart-spicy flavor to this delicious, healthy hummus that is also gluten-free and vegan.
Ingredients
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Hummus:
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained, reserve liquid
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (1-2 limes)
- Reserved chickpea liquid, as needed
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- ½ medium jalapeno pepper (may add more or less, depending on spice preference)
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
- 3 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Garnish (optional, as desired):
- Jalapeno slices
- Dried cranberries
- Olive oil
- Sea salt
- Herbs (i.e., sage, cilantro, basil, thyme)
Instructions
- Drain chickpeas, reserving liquid (an average can contains about 1/2 cup of liquid). Set aside
- Place dried cranberries in a small dish and add lime juice and 2 tablespoons of the reserved chickpea liquid (save remaining liquid for later, if needed). Stir well and microwave for 5 minutes, letting rest for an additional five minutes to soften. Do not discard liquid. (Alternatively, heat in a small pot until comes to a boil, and set aside for 5 minutes.)
- Meanwhile, place drained chickpeas in the container of a food processor or blender, along with garlic, jalapeño, smoked paprika, salt (optional), and tahini. Add softened cranberries with liquid.
- Process mixture for about 3-5 minutes, slowly adding olive oil and reserved chickpea liquid as needed, 1 tablespoon at a time, until you achieve a smooth, velvety texture as desired. May pause and scrape down sides while your blend hummus.
- Pour hummus in a serving or storage container (makes about 2 1/4 cups). Top
- Cover and refrigerate until serving time. Makes 8 servings (about 3 tablespoons each). Lasts up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
Notes
Try fresh or frozen cranberries instead of dried.
Try substituting white beans or kidney beans instead of chickpeas.
Serve this hummus with crackers, pita bread, veggies, sandwiches, veggie burgers, vegan meatballs, and lentil patties.
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 163
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 192 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g