Chipotle Spicy Hummus Recipe

Ginny McMeans

Published:

September 1, 2019

Last Modified:

May 9, 2024

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This Chipotle Spicy Hummus Recipe has just enough pizazz to add a little kick to your dip. Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce are added to make an extremely easy and delicious appetizer dip.

Overhead photo of spicy autumn orange dip in a white bowl surrounded by pita bread triangles and crackers.

You’ve heard of breakfast for dinner. Well, I would love to have appetizers for dinner. I could do that every day. In fact, I do that at restaurants a lot.

It’s also easier to find vegan options in the appetizer section in some of the chain restaurants. That’s just a little helpful tidbit.

But seriously, this spicy hummus recipe surrounded by pita triangle, carrots, and jicama would really make me happy and fill me up too. I think that’s a spread to share.

It is Such a Simple Recipe

If you’ve ever made any kind of hummus you already know what I mean and you probably have all of the ingredients in your cupboard.

You may have to go and pick up a small can of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, but that’s probably it.

A food processor is also a must-have, in my opinion. That takes everything down to smooth and creamy in minutes. Like, about 3 minutes tops.

Overhead photo of spicy autumn orange dip on a burnt orange plate surrounded by pita bread triangles and crackers.

There are only 6 ingredients in this chipotle hummus recipe not counting the salt and pepper. The main ingredient is chickpeas, and the primary flavor deliverer is chipotle peppers in adobo sauce.

I’ve made this recipe using just one can of chickpeas (garbanzo beans) but, please, if you are serving a few people double the recipe or even triple it. That’s how delicious the hummus is.

And if you’d like it spicier add in another tablespoon or more of the chipotle peppers in adobo sauce.

My cousin used two cans of chickpeas and a whole small can of chipotle peppers, and he said it was pretty hot.

Well, yes, I think it probably was. But I still love people who experiment in the kitchen.

You can see the ingredients for a single recipe below. Remember, you can easily double (or more) this recipe.

Overhead view of the ingredients for this chipotle hummus recipe.

I freeze my chipotle in adobo sauce in ice cube trays after I open the can. That way it doesn’t go bad before I can use it again.

That also explains why the adobo sauce looks a bit stiff in the photo. It’s defrosted but still chilled.

Overhead ohoto of chickpeas and the remaining ingredients for spicy hummus in a food processor.

What Can You Dip Into Spicy Chipotle Hummus?

That’s an easy one! My photo above has fresh pita triangles and wheat thins but any of your favorite crackers would be perfect.
Fresh vegetables, of course. Sweet red bell peppers and carrots would be great for contrasting flavors.
Vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower and jicama could make a meal.
And don’t forget classic pita chips and I think corn chips would be perfect.

Instead of sharing more hummus recipes with you right here I think I’ll mention other recipes that take advantage of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce.

I think there are 5 on the blog but I’ll just mention a couple that are very different. You may just love them!

More Chipotle Peppers n Adobo Sauce Recipes

Talk about simple! Unique and amazing – Slow Cooker Chipotle Tacos!

Here I go again. Appetizers for lunch! So let’s eat!