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Your favorite Mediterranean dip with a spicy southwest kick. This Spicy Hummus is gluten free, oil free, and so easy to make!
I love salsa. I love hummus. Why not put the two together? Um, yes please! It’s a great flavor combination and it’s also completely oil free!
This Spicy Hummus is our go-to dip for all our snack time cravings. And with three kids, you know we have a lot of snacking moments around here! Use chips, crackers, raw cut veggies, or pita bread as a vehicle to get this goodness into your mouth! Sugar snap peas are my favorite with this spicy hummus recipe.
Hummus is generally made from chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil. And then topped with even more olive oil for serving. In order to make this hummus without oil, I used the salsa to loosen it up a bit. And it worked out so well!
Chips and salsa is one of my favorite, easy, go-to snacks. Who am I kidding – it’s an addiction! Using this kicked up version of hummus instead of plain salsa ups the protein, flavor and fun a few notches.
Use your favorite salsa. My fave is Salsa Authentica from Trader Joe’s. It has a nice little kick of heat, but it’s not too much for the kids. By changing up the salsa, you also change up the taste of this recipe. A smoky chipotle salsa would be terrific too. Play around and make it your own!
You can find hummus in just about every grocery store these days, but save your money and make your own. It’s so easy – made all in the food processor! All you need are a few ingredients and a couple minutes. Done!
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Spicy Hummus
Recommended Equipment
Ingredients
Instructions
- Process all ingredients in a food processor.
- If you like it a bit thinner, add more salsa (or water) 1 tablespoon at a time.
- Serve with corn chips, tortilla chips, pita chips, assorted veggies or all of the above.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition values are calculated using online calculators and are estimates only. Please verify using your own data.
Ashley Breanna says
I am going to make this for a work potluck this week, along with a veggie tray that looks like a Christmas tree. I will do my best to report back on how it went over! Thanks for sharing this!
Jenn S. says
I can’t wait to hear. Enjoy, Ashley!
Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day says
I am always looking for new hummus recipes, and I love the spicy twist on this one. And I think I already have all the ingredients to make it!
Jenn S. says
Perfect! I hope you love it. Let me know if you give it a try.
Emma @ Supper in the Suburbs says
I can’t get enough hummus and love making it at home!!! I love your twist on a classic!
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Emma! This is the one I make the most!
Debra C. says
How yummy, what a delicious appetizer this is perfect and I always have these ingredients on hand. Looks terrific!
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Debra! I hope you love it!
Lynda says
Wow! Your hummus looks amazing! With it being full of protein, it can work as a delicious meal.
Jenn S. says
Totally! I often make a meal of hummus, veggies, and pita! So good. Thanks, Lynda!
Christina Shoemaker says
I love the idea of combining salsa and hummus! Two yummy dips in one! We’d be all over that over here!
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Christina! I love the spicy kick!
Jessica says
This looks delish! The perfect easy appetizer to put out for company!
Jenn S. says
It’s always a hit at parties. Thanks, Jessica!
Jordan says
LOVE homemade hummus! This looks so smooth and delicious. I’m a big fan of spice, so I’ll definitely be trying this out.
Jenn S. says
I’m a big fan of spice too! I think you’ll love this! Thanks, Jordan!
Lorie says
Looks amazing. Oil or no oil, I think the salsa would be an amazing addition to any hummus! Can’t wait to get dipping.
Jenn S. says
I have such an addiction to chips and salsa. This is my way of indulging with a little less guilt because of the extra protein and fiber. LOL!
Sara says
I’ve made this hummus twice. Once for my parents, who mainly eat plant-based food, and once for my husband’s family, who rarely eat any plants at all. Both groups liked it. My husband’s family had never even tried hummus before…so, thanks, Jenn, for helping my husband’s family eat a little healthier and enjoy it! (I love that this hummus doesn’t use any oil, yet it’s still incredibly creamy! I did add more salsa as you suggested.)
Jenn S. says
That is great, Sara! I took it to a neighborhood party once. None of my neighbors are plant based and almost all of them are meat and potatoes people. One of the men tried it without knowing what it was. He couldn’t stop eating it and eventually said, “This is really good. Who made it?” When I said I did and told him it was hummus he said, “Ewwww, I’m eating hummus?” Um yeah, and you are LOVING it! LOL!! I’m glad both of your families loved it!! Thanks, Sara!
Ceara @ Ceara's Kitchen says
The idea of salsa in hummus sounds absolutely divine!! Yum!! 😀
sebestyen2 says
It’s so good! Kid and teenager (who aren’t even mine) approved as well!
adventuresinmindfulcooking says
Thank you for sharing this with me!! I just shared it on my websites FB page and Google! I am so excited that I have everything I need to make it!!
sebestyen2 says
Oh, great! Thanks for sharing! It’s such an easy recipe, I’m actually surprised I’ve never come across something like this before. I hope you love it too!
Kelsey says
Hi, Jenn, I nominated you for Liebster Award! You can find the information and questions here: http://sunflowerkitchen.wordpress.com/2014/09/14/liebster-award/#more-237 .
I seriously can’t believe I never thought to combine two of my favorite food groups. This looks like the perfect snack to bring along to a game day party!
sebestyen2 says
This is so great! Thank you so much for the nomination! I can’t wait to post my replies and pay the love forward as well. Thanks again!
sebestyen2 says
Your welcome! Thanks for stopping by today!
evolutionofjill says
Thank you for posting an oil free hummus recipe!