Appetizer for 8

Spicy Hummus Jalapeño Salsa

Name: Spicy Hummus Jalapeño Salsa
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 15 oz canned chickpeas; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 2 cloves garlic; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1/2 tsp sea salt; 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (optional); 3/8 tsp ground cumin; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup tahini (optional); 2 tbsp ice water; extra virgin olive oil for drizzling (optional); paprika for topping (optional); 2 1/2 jalapeño peppers; juice of 1/2 a lemon; 1 tbsp white wine vinegar; 1 tbsp water; 1/2 tbsp sugar (optional); 1/8 tsp salt; fresh chopped cilantro (optional)

$2.59for 435 minServes 8

Creamy chickpea hummus blends with lemon, tahini, and spices, then pairs with bright chopped jalapeño salsa.

Photo: peasandcrayons.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Canned beans, 15 oz$0.09/oz typical	15 oz	$1.35Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
	Juice, 2 oz$0.04/oz typical	2 oz	$0.08Typical price
	Poblano and other fresh chiles, 2.5$0.60 each typical	2.5	$1.50Typical price
	Lemons and limes, 0.5$0.60 each typical	0.5	$0.30Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.19Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$5.18

Swaps

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

Pantry staples you likely have

Baking powder and sodaSalt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilAsian sauces and pastesDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Wine, beer and spiritsSugar and brown sugar

Not included in the cost.

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

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Typical price

$0.65 per serving$2.59 for 4

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Ingredients

15 oz canned chickpeas
1/2 tsp baking soda
2 cloves garlic
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
3/8 tsp ground cumin
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup tahini (optional)
2 tbsp ice water
extra virgin olive oil for drizzling (optional)
paprika for topping (optional)
2 1/2 jalapeño peppers
juice of 1/2 a lemon
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 tbsp water
1/2 tbsp sugar (optional)
1/8 tsp salt
fresh chopped cilantro (optional)

Steps

Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then pat them dry.
Blend the chickpeas, garlic, lemon juice, salt, cumin, cayenne, olive oil, tahini, and ice water until smooth.
Chop the jalapeños and stir them with lemon juice, vinegar, water, sugar, salt, and cilantro.
Chill the hummus and salsa in separate bowls for 20 minutes.
Spoon the salsa over the hummus and drizzle with olive oil or sprinkle with paprika if using.

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