This Green Chili Hummus is a delectable fusion of Middle Eastern cooking with spicy Mexican green chili. It's ready in less than 10 minutes without using tahini sauce.
This green chili hummus is a delicious blend of spicy, creamy, and tangy flavors(like these Sriracha aioli and boom boom sauce).
It’s a unique twist on traditional hummus, bringing a zesty Mexican-inspired kick to the classic Mediterranean dip. It comes together in just minutes, yet the creamy texture and balanced heat make it feel like a gourmet dip.
Mexican green chili is very aromatic and gentle in heat. We made today's dish with store-bought canned green chili stored in vinegar. This gives the dip a citrusy taste and adds mild warmth.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
⭐️It tastes delicious & addictive!
⭐️It's easy and quick to make.
⭐️The ingredients are easy to find(I got all the ingredients from my local Walmart)!
Ingredients
- Chickpea: I used canned chickpeas. However, you can also use home-cooked chickpeas(soaked and cooked).
- Green chili: I got canned green chili from our local Walmart. It comes in mild, medium, and hot variations; choose according to your family's needs. You can substitute with fresh Anaheim, Hatch, jalapeno, serrano, poblano, or habanero chili pepper.
- Garlic: Enhances the flavor of chickpeas.
- Lime juice: I used lime juice to transform hummus into a Mexican-style dip. It makes the dip refreshing and tasty. You may substitute it with lemon juice.
- Cilantro: Garlic, lime, and pepper are inseparable in Mexican cuisine, and they also work perfectly here. You can substitute with parsley.
How To Make Green Chili Hummus
- Add chickpeas to a blender.
- Add cilantro, green chili, lemon juice, garlic, and water. Pulse until smooth, adjusting water as needed. Transfer to a serving bowl, and enjoy immediately.
♨️How To Adjust The Heat Level
This green chili hummus has a gentle to moderate heat, depending on the variety of green chili.
To make this hummus taste mild, adjust the amount of green chili, and remove the seeds.
To make it spicy, use cayenne pepper or red chili powder. Roasted Hatch chile is also good. Finally, you may also use tahini sauce.
The Leftovers
- Transfer the leftover hummus to an air-sealed container and refrigerate for up to five days or in the freezer for up to four months.
- Transfer it to the refrigerator to defrost and let it sit for about 8 hours.
- No reheating is necessary; you can serve this green chili hummus chilled.
How To Serve?
- Dip: Serve with nachos, tortilla chips, pita bread, or veggie sticks.
- Spread: Use on sandwiches, wraps, or toast for a spicy twist.
- Topping: Add to grain bowls, tacos, or roasted veggies.
- Sauce: Thin with water or yogurt for a salad dressing.
- Side: Pair with grilled meats or kebabs.
FAQ
Hummus is a velvety, light, fluffy dip meant to be served as an appetizer or a spread. It is made with chickpeas, authentic tahini sauce, and other flavoring agents.
Yes, you can. We have skipped this chili lime hummus recipe as it is not accessible to many of us in the United States. If you have a pantry, you are more than welcome to use it.
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📖 Recipe
Green Chili Hummus
Ingredients
- 1 cup chickpea Canned / home cooked
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped
- 2 tablespoon green chili
- 3 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic
- 4 tablespoon water /or as required
Instructions
- In the blender combine all the ingredients.
- Pulse until it becomes a smooth consistency.
- Transfer to serving bowl along with Nachos or chips.
Notes
- Store-bought canned green chilies add a citrusy, mild to medium heat, but fresh chilies like jalapeño or serrano can be used.
- Adjust spice levels by removing chili seeds for a milder taste or adding cayenne or red chili powder for extra heat.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 4 months.
- No reheating needed; serve chilled as a dip, spread, topping, or sauce for various dishes.
Sharon says
The suggestion to use this green chili hummus as a base for breakfast toast is inspired! It's now one of my favorite morning go-to's.
pepperbowl says
Hi Sharon! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for this kind review!
April says
Ooh, my husband will love this. He takes hummus to work every day, and this would really change things up. Can't wait to make it for him!
pepperbowl says
Great to hear! Thank you April!
patricia says
I'm loving this for the added heat! Sometimes I get stuck with my same hummus flavors, and I'm really glad to have this one on hand! Yum!
pepperbowl says
Thank you patricia for sharing this kind review!
Lanie says
I love canned chickpeas! They are perfect for hummus! I can’t wait to try this unique combination. Love cilantro so I know this is going to be a hit. Thank you for the recipe.
pepperbowl says
Enjoy Lanie!