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.
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.
There are only 6 ingredients in this chipotle hummus recipe not counting the salt and pepper. The main ingredient is chickpeas and the major 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 used the 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 to experiment in the kitchen.
You can see the ingredients for a single recipe below. Remember you can easily double (or more) this 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 is also the explanation of why the adobo sauce is a bit stiff looking in the photo. It's defrosted but still chilled.
You may also be wondering why my hummus looks so much more orange in the photos above. Well, I did do a double batch for us and I added some extra adobo. We like it pretty darn spicy.
Way down at the bottom of the page are older photos where they are a lighter color with the recipes adobo sauce measurement included.
See all the extra room in the 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!
- Chipotle Scones will be a very nice surprise and it is amazing how many meals they go well with.
Here I go again. Appetizers for lunch! So let's eat!
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What Do You Think?
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Chipotle Spicy Hummus
Ingredients
- 15 Ounces chickpeas/garbanzo beans, drained , can, drained
- 1 tablespoon chipotle peppers in adobo sauce , depending on how hot you like it - I used 2 tablespoons
- 1 tablespoon tahini - or cashew butter or almond butter (I have used all three at one time or another and I don't want you to go out and buy tahini for one tablespoon.
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice 3 tablespoons is ok too
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- You just put everything into a Food Processor and process.
- No need to pre-grind anything. It all blends together perfectly.
- Turn off the processor and scrape the sides a couple of times during processing.
- That is it.
- This recipe is simple to double or triple so buy ingredients according to how much dip you will need. This makes about 2 cups
Notes
Nutrition
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Jacqueline Meldrum
I love pimped up hummus and this one looks stonkingly good. Loving the flavours.
Amy | The Cook Report
We love anything chipotle flavour, I haven't tried putting it in hummus yet, definitely need to try this!
Jillian
I. Love. Hummus.
Calleigh - TheForkBite
I'm a fan of Chipotle adobo as well. Take away my fancy spices as long as I get to keep my chipotles in adobo. They're complicated enough to use as a solo seasoning but friendly enough to play well with others.
Jenn
We do have appetizers for dinner some days. And I love anything with chipotle...this looks awesome, Ginny!
Melissa from HungryFoodLove.com
Chipotle in adobo are my favorite source of smokiness and mild heat. This sounds great!
Ginny McMeans
I know just what you mean with stocking up on certain ingredients when you find them. I had no idea they were a little hard to find in Canada. I have been using them a lot this year too. Thank so much for your kind works!
Ginny McMeans
Thanks so much Angie! Looks pretty good, huh! 🙂
Ginny McMeans
Thanks so much Ellen! That makes me really happy! 🙂
Ginny McMeans
Me too Marly! 🙂
Kim Beaulieu
We buy massive quantities of chipotle peppers in adobo when we visit the states. They can be hard to find here so we stock up when we go grocery shopping over there. They are so good, I love throwing them in everything. I must try this. It's sheer perfection.
Angie | Big Bear's Wife
That looks like the perfect hummus! I love the color!
Ellen Christian
That looks absolutely delicious. I'm definitely going to try this.
Marly
I could go for a bowlful of this smoky chipotle hummus right now!
Ginny McMeans
Always love a kick Ashley!
Ginny McMeans
You are my kind of girl Isabelle. Come on over!
Ginny McMeans
Fantastic Elizabeth! Go for it!
Ginny McMeans
That darn Sabre! You will love this version.
Ginny McMeans
Thank you so much Lana! Your grandson must like spicy - just like me. 🙂
Ginny McMeans
Perfect Rose! It is really fun ti experiment with. I love spicy!
Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes
Hummus with a kick?! Count me in! Yum!
Isabelle @ Crumb
Oh yum... love this spicy take on the classic by adding in smoky chipotle! This hummus looks like I could demolish an entire bowl all by myself in one sitting.
Jessica (Savory Experiments)
I can't wait to try this recipe! Sabre discontinued my favorite flavor- chipotle hummus!
Lana @ Never Enough Thyme
Lovely, interesting version of hummus. My grandson will really enjoy this!
Rose | The Clean Dish
This is awesome timing. I *just* bought some chipotle powder and started experimenting with it!! I love hummus so guess what I'm making next 😉 Thanks for sharing this recipe!!
Amanda @TheKitcheneer
Im always up for anything chipoltle and it would go perfectly on my wraps for lunch
Ginny McMeans
Thanks so much Toni! Chipotle is one of my favorites too.
Toni | Boulder Locavore
Ginny I'm mad for anything with chipotle and this sounds so good! Such a perfect combination. Love it!