Spicy Jalapeño Hummus with Caramelized Onion and Pita

Ingredients

- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped
- 1/4 cup caramelized onions
- 1 tablespoon preserved lemon, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 pita breads, cut into triangles
- 3 carrots, cut into sticks

Instructions

1. Prepare the Jalapeño Hummus:
   
   
   
   1. In a food processor, combine chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped jalapeño, caramelized onions, preserved lemon, and olive oil.
   
   
   2. Blend until smooth, adding water one tablespoon at a time if needed for a creamy consistency.
   
   
   3. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to a serving bowl and set aside.
   
   
   
   



2. Toast the Pita Bread:
   
   
   
   1. Preheat a large skillet over medium heat.
   
   
   2. Add the pita triangles and toast them, turning them occasionally, for about 2 minutes on each side until they are golden and slightly crisp.
   
   
   3. Remove from heat and let them cool on a wire rack.
   
   
   
   



3. Assemble the Snack:
   
   
   
   1. Arrange the pita triangles and carrot sticks around the prepared hummus bowl for dipping.
   
   
   2. Garnish the hummus with a drizzle of olive oil and a few slices of jalapeño for decoration.
   
   
   
   

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT15M
15 minutes
- Cooking Time: PT10M
10 minutes

Total Time

- Total Time: PT25M
25 minutes

Type of Dish

Snack

Keywords

jalapeño hummus, spicy hummus, caramelized onion dip, chickpea recipe, preserved lemon recipe, snack idea, pita bread snack, healthy snack, vegan dip, hummus variation

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

800 calories for the entire dish

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