This cilantro jalapeno hemp seed hummus is creamy, spicy, healthy, and made without tahini! An easy recipe that's perfect for dipping vegetables or pita!
This is an easy recipe for cilantro jalapeno hemp seed hummus made without tahini. If you've never had homemade hummus, you must try this recipe! It's super easy to make, ready in minutes, and you can add whatever flavors you want. This hummus is made with cilantro and jalapeno for a herby, spicy kick to the traditional hummus.
Why I Love Cilantro Jalapeno Hemp Seed Hummus
Hummus is one of my favorite snacks to have when I'm craving something savory and healthy. I love ordering fresh made hummus at this local Mediterranean restaurant near my home. They're so flavorful and come with so many flavor combinations and toppings! My favorite is their jalapeno hummus that's super herbaceous and chunky. It's full of herbs, spicy, creamy, and loaded with healthy plant based protein. I had to try making this myself!
No tahini, no problem! Use hemp seed!
I didn't have any tahini at home but I did have hemp hearts and decided to add this in as a substitute. I've noticed hemp hearts have a rich, creamy taste when blended since I've made several salad dressings with them and they turned out creamy and delicious! The hemp hearts were such a good replacement for tahini, not to mention the added health benefits of using them.
Health Benefits:
- hemp hearts - healthy fats, fiber, calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc
- cilantro - antioxidants & fiber
- olive oil - use extra virgin olive oil; source of healthy monounsaturated fats
- lemon juice - vitamin c
- chickpeas - plant based protein, fiber
Blend everything together in a food processor and serve with your favorite assortment of vegetables or pita bread. I went with crunchy vegetables including cucumbers, radishes, tomatoes, and peppers.
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Recipe
Cilantro Jalapeno Hemp Seed Hummus Without Tahini
☑ Ingredients
- 1 15 oz canned garbanzo beans - drained and rinsed
- ¼ cup hemp hearts
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1.5 Tablespoons lemon juice - fresh squeezed
- 2 Tablespoons water
- ½ cup cilantro - chopped
- ½ jalapeno pepper - or full pepper depending on desired spice level
- 2 cloves garlic
- salt to taste - I used ½ teaspoon
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients into a food processor. Start by pulsing the food processor until the ingredients start to break down. Blend until it's smooth. Serve immediately with vegetables or pita bread for dipping.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container. Keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
*Nutritional information is an estimate, calculated using online tools.
Chelsea
So easy to make and really flavoursome - this is a dip we love. We are not tahini fans, so it was pleasing to come across a recipe for a delicious hummus that didn't use it. Thanks for such a wonderful idea - I look forward to trying some more of your recipes!
- Chelsea
Laurie
We made this dip last night and served with some veggie sticks. It was a real hit, and my girlfriend has asked me to make it again tomorrow night when her mom comes over! Thanks for this - it is so tasty, and I was so pleased to come across such a simple recipe.
Jamie
You're welcome Laurie! Thanks for trying it out. 🙂
Veena Azmanov
Tasty, healthy and delicious. Love the Hummus dip and the yummy munchies to go with it.
Jamie
Thanks so much Veena! So happy you love it! 😁
Katie
OH YAY! Jamie, this looks SO amazing and you know it's right up my alley. I'd dip everything in it! I never would have thought to make hummus with hemp seeds, that's genius & great punch of healthy omegas too! I bet it would be yummy spread in a wrap or sandwich too.. hmm... so many ideas!
Jamie
Thanks so much Katie! That’s a great idea to use it in a wrap or sandwich! It goes so well with everything! I hope you love it! 😊
Michelle
I've never thought of using hemp seeds in a hummus but now I'll have to try it! This veggie tray looks amazing!
Jamie
Thank you Michelle! Please do give it a try! I hope you love it! 😊
Sylvie
What a great idea, I would have never thought that you could make hummus without tahini but I love the idea of replacing it with hemp seeds!
Jamie
Thank you so much Sylvie! They’re incredible in hummus or anywhere you’d want a creamy texture. I hope you enjoy this!
Krissy Allori
I love getting new recipes to use hemp seeds! Thank you for the share!
Jamie
You’re so welcome! I love finding new ways to use them. 😊