This green chili hummus is a delectable blend of Middle Eastern cooking with spicy Mexican green chili. It's ready in less than 10 minutes without using traditional tahini sauce(which is rare to find in regular stores).

This is a beautiful blend of all flavors, like spicy, creamy, and tangy(check also this Sriracha aioli and boom boom sauce).
Mexican green chili is very aromatic and mild 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.
Why You'll Love This Green Chili Hummus 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 grocery store)!
The Ingredients
Surprisingly, this Mediterranean Hummus is such an easy dip that it can be made in minutes in the blink of an eye.
- Chickpea. In this recipe, I have used canned chickpeas for ease of use. However, soaking and cooking chickpeas saves more money than we spend on cans. So, you may use either canned or homecooked chickpeas.
- When using homemade or canned chickpeas, always drain them. Discard the water or use it to make or dilute the soup.
- Green chili. It's available in store-canned form; I got mine from our local Walmart. It comes in mild, medium, and hot variations; choose according to your family's needs. Alternatively, you can use fresh green chili pepper.
- If you fear spiciness, deseed before using it.
- Garlic enhances the flavor of chickpeas; it's our family tradition to use it wherever they are used.
- Lime juice. We use 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 the three inseparable in Mexican cuisine, and they also play perfectly here. Fresh cilantro is excellent and delightful.
How To Make Green Chili Hummus?
Combine cooked chickpea, green chili, garlic, lime juice, cilantro, and salt in the blender jar or the food processor.
Pulse until it turns to a creamy, thick paste.
Transfer to a serving bowl. And serve as a pairing dish for vegetables or finger food.
How To Store The Leftovers?
- Refrigerator: Transfer the leftover hummus to an air-sealed container to store for about five days.
- Freezer: Use a freezer-safe container and leave some space on the top, as the hummus may expand while freezing. You can freeze for up to four months.
- Defrosting: Transfer it to the refrigerator and let it sit for about 8 hours.
- Reheating: This green chili hummus may separate and stir well to restore its creamy texture once thawed. You can serve the hummus as chilled, and reheating is not required.
How To Use?
We have already started replacing cheese and peanut butter with this plant-based vegan dip wherever possible.
- As a savory spread for the breakfast toast.
- As topping for salad.
- I believe serving as a dip for finger food is the ultimate choice.
- Sometimes, I toss it with pasta and veggies to make a quick weeknight dinner.
- Nachos and tortilla chips are the best companions that one can ever forget.
Frequently Asked Questions
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 welcome to use it.
To make it spicy, use cayenne pepper or red chili powder. Roasted Hatch chile is also good. Finally, you may also use tahini sauce.
📖 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.
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!