Hummus with a Kick

A little cayenne for a twist, and just enough turmeric for the color but not enough to dominate the flavor of this hummus variation. A slightly chunky consistency is okay. Garnish with fresh parsley and a drizzle of olive oil.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 158 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• ⅛ teaspoon ground allspice
• ⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
• ⅛ teaspoon paprika
• ¾ teaspoon onion powder
• ⅓ cup tahini
• 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, undrained

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Add chickpeas to a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook until peas are soft and can be crushed with a spoon, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a blender.

Step 2

Add tahini, oil, garlic salt, onion powder, turmeric, allspice, cayenne pepper, paprika, salt, and pepper to the blender. Cover and hold lid down with a potholder; blend on high until mostly smooth, but still thick, 1 to 2 minutes.