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Chipotle Hummus

With only 5 or so weeks left of this pregnancy, I’ve reached the point where I can’t eat 3 large meals a day. Instead I need to snack. As much as I want to snack on Oreos, french fries, potato chips and a host of other things that I dreamed of eating day and night while pregnant, the truth of the matter is I should be eating stuff that is a little bit healthier. Something that satisfies my need to snack as well as my tummy. This protein packed, spicy hummus does just that.

Not only is this the perfect food for a snacking pregnant woman, it also happens to be a really good party dip. Whether it be a super bowl party, world series party or a night with the girls. It really is a crowd pleaser, just make sure you keep an eye on the heat. I used two chipotle peppers and it was a tad bit spicy. If you like things a little less spicy use 1 pepper.

While this dip would be great with veggies or pita chips, I actually decided to fry some flour tortillas and sprinkle them with salt and cumin. It was a nice twist, and super easy to do. Just slice the flour tortillas into triangles and fry them until golden, 1 – 2 minutes.

Chipotle hummus in white bowl.

Chipotle Hummus

A nutty, spicy dip perfect for just about any kind of party.
Prep Time 1 hr 5 mins
Total Time 1 hr 5 mins
Course Easy Appetizer Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 1 Servings

Ingredients
  

Ingredients:

  • 1 15 ounce can garbanzo beans, 3 tablespoons of the liquid reserved
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 - 2 chipotle peppers in adobo
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon lime zest

Instructions
 

  • Combine garbanzo beans, reserved liquid, olive oil, chipotle peppers, paprika, cumin, lime juice and kosher salt in a food processor. Pulse until smooth.
  • Transfer the hummus to a bowl, sprinkle with lime zest. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Serve.

Notes

Enjoy!
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Keywords: appetizer, chipotle, Dip, Food, football food, hummus, man food, Recipe, snack, super bowl

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    G Stark
    October 20, 2011 at 8:26 am

    Curious- who was the lucky winner of the Le Creuset giveaway?

    Have a fantastic weekend :)

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    Marianne Swallie
    October 20, 2011 at 7:58 am

    Only slightly more labor intensive to cook your own chick peas, but SO worth the effort! I sometimes serve mine warm as a side dish to eat with a fork — makes a nice replacement for mashed potatoes.

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