Appetizer for 8

Roasted Jalapeño Hummus

Name: Roasted Jalapeño Hummus
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 2 1/2 whole jalapeños; 4 1/2 cloves garlic; 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas; 3 1/2 tbsp olive or avocado oil; 1/2 ripe avocado (optional); 1/4 cup tahini; 2 lemons and/or limes; 1 handful fresh cilantro (optional); 1 tsp cumin; 7/8 tsp sea salt; 1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds; 1 tbsp avocado or olive oil; 1 pinch each salt

$3.97for 430 minServes 8

This creamy chickpea hummus blends jalapeños, garlic, tahini, citrus, avocado, and cumin with crunchy pumpkin seeds.

Photo: minimalistbaker.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Poblano and other fresh chiles, 2.5$0.60 each typical	2.5	$1.50Typical price
	Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical	0.5	$0.34Typical price
	Canned beans, 15 oz$0.09/oz typical	15 oz	$1.35Typical price
	Avocados, 0.25$1.29 each typical	0.25	$0.32Typical price
	Lemons and limes, 2$0.60 each typical	2	$1.20Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.25$1.49 each typical	0.25	$0.37Typical price
	Nuts and seeds, 2.25 oz$0.70/oz typical	2.25 oz	$1.57Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$7.94

Swaps

Swap canned beans for dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilAsian sauces and pastesDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

30 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
8servings as written
$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$0.99 per serving$3.97 for 4

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Ingredients

2 1/2 whole jalapeños
4 1/2 cloves garlic
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas
3 1/2 tbsp olive or avocado oil
1/2 ripe avocado (optional)
1/4 cup tahini
2 lemons and/or limes
1 handful fresh cilantro (optional)
1 tsp cumin
7/8 tsp sea salt
1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds
1 tbsp avocado or olive oil
1 pinch each salt

Steps

Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then add them to a food processor.
Add the jalapeños, garlic, tahini, avocado, citrus juice, cumin, salt, and three tablespoons oil.
Blend for two minutes, adding water a tablespoon at a time until smooth.
Taste and adjust with salt, pepper, or more citrus juice.
Rest the hummus for 20 minutes, then top it with pumpkin seeds and the remaining oil.

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