Taco Hummus Recipe
Here is a family favorite fusion recipe that combines two of our favorite cuisines, Middle Eastern and Mexican.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Total Time5 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Middle Eastern/ Mexican
Diet: Halal, Vegan
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 88kcal
- 1 can (15ounces) Chickpeas Reserve 5 Tablespoons of the water
- 2 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 Tablespoons white vinegar
- 3 Tablespoons tahini paste
- 1 small garlic clove
- 2 -3 teaspoons taco seasoning
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil more to drizzle
- ½ teaspoons salt or to taste
Drain the chickpea can, reserving 5 Tablespoons of the water aside.
In the bowl of your food processor, add chickpeas, garlic, and 2 tablespoons of chickpea water, then process until smooth.
Add tahini, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of the taco seasoning, and olive oil, then continue to process, scraping the sides of the processor bowl.
Taste to adjust the seasoning. Add more if you like.
Check consistency. If it is too thick, add more chickpea water little by little.
- Serving size is approximately ¼ cup.
Calories: 88kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 198mg | Potassium: 42mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.4mg