• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Cozy Peach Kitchen
  • home
  • About
  • Recipes
  • Nutrition & Lifestyle
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Home
  • Recipe Index
  • About
  • Cookbook
  • Contact
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Home
    • Recipe Index
    • About
    • Cookbook
    • Contact
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • ×
    Home » Recipes » Recipes

    Spicy Jalapeño Hummus

    Published: Feb 13, 2019 · Modified: May 25, 2023 by Cassidy Reeser · This post contains affiliate links.

    2.3K shares
    • 2
    jump to recipe
    Hand dipping a cracker into hummus
    Overhead view of hummus on a white background covered with a blue and white striped cloth, sliced jalapenos, and crackers.
    Hand dipping a cracker into hummus.
    Bowl filled with creamy appearing hummus next to crackers and sliced jalapenos.

    Spicy jalapeño hummus is made with simple ingredients in just 5 minutes. It's perfect to have on hand for a quick snack with fresh veggies or as a sandwich spread.

    Bowl filled with creamy appearing hummus next to crackers and sliced jalapenos.

    Jalapeño hummus is a lightly spicy twist on classic hummus. This is a thick and chunky hummus that's scoopable, spreadable, and just plain delicious.

    You can use a blender or food processor to mix up this jalapeño hummus in just about 5 minutes!

    When we lived in Portland, King Harvest hummus was everything. The jalapeño hummus flavor is my favorite, with black olive a close second. We ate it on toast, with carrots, maybe sometimes on its own...

    But when we moved back to Georgia, the King of all hummus' did not follow us. You know what that means. Time to make my own jalapeño hummus. Good news: it's really easy and inexpensive to make (just like plain hummus)! 

    Jump to:
    • Recipe features
    • How to make
    • Variations
    • How to remove skins from chickpeas
    • Storage tips
    • Serving ideas
    • Looking for similar recipes?
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    Recipe features

    • Quick & easy: Homemade hummus is ready in just about 5 minutes using 7 ingredients, most of which are pantry staples.
    • Texture: This is a thick and creamy hummus recipe. If you prefer a thinner or smoother hummus, simply add more liquid.
    • Modifiable: Easy to modify to make more or less spicy, thicker or thinner, etc.
    • This hummus freezes well and it's also easy to make a double batch.
    Hand dipping a cracker into hummus.

    How to make

    I recommend using a food processor to make jalapeño hummus, unless your blender is very strong. I have never successfully made hummus in a blender!

    Ingredients used to make jalapeno hummus in the food processor before being processed.

    Combine all ingredients in the food processor with a standard blade attachment in place. Process on low until smooth.

    Hummus in food processor after being pureed.

    This recipe is written to be on the thicker side. For a thinner hummus, add ice water 1 tablespoon at a time while the food processor is running.

    Variations

    • Spice level: Start with one small jalapeño and add another if the hummus isn't to your desired heat level. You can always add more jalapeños but you can't take them away... I've learned that the hard way.
    • Roasted jalapeño: This recipe also works well with roasted jalapenos, which tend to be milder and sweeter. Toss jalapenos with oil and salt and roast at 400F for at least 30 minutes, or until starting to blacken.
    • Pickled jalapeño: You can use ¼ cup to ½ cup of pickled jalapenos, but not that it will result in a slightly different flavor and the hummus will be a little tangier.
    • You can use canned chickpeas or chickpeas cooked from dry. Home cooked chickpeas are lower in sodium and (in my opinion) just taste better, but canned will work just fine.
    • For ultra-creamy hummus, I recommend removing the skins from the chickpeas. It can be pretty tedious but it's worth it if you want a very smooth hummus.
    • Author's note: This recipe and cooking process is a bit different than my go-to plain hummus because I created it to imitate the King Harvest hummus.

    How to remove skins from chickpeas

    If you've ever tried to remove skins from chickpeas, you know it can be time-consuming. But there's a way to make the process much easier. In a microwavable container, stir 1 cup of chickpeas with 1 teaspoon of baking soda. Microwave until hot or heat on the stove for 2-3 minutes.

    Rinse with water a few times to remove all of the baking soda. The skins should now be much easier to peel off. I set up three different bowls to make removal easier: one with chickpeas with skins on, one for just skins, and one for skin-less chickpeas.

    Storage tips

    Leftovers: Keep leftover hummus refrigerated in an airtight container. For best quality, enjoy within 4-5 days.

    Freezing: I usually double the batch and freeze half for later use in an airtight container. Freeze for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the fridge.

    Overhead view of hummus on a white background covered with a blue and white striped cloth, sliced jalapenos, and crackers.

    Serving ideas

    These are my favorite ways to serve jalapeño hummus:

    • With fresh veggies like cucumbers, carrot sticks, sliced radishes, cherry tomatoes.
    • As a dip with pita chips, crackers, or pretzels.
    • Spread on a slice of toast and topped with pumpkin seeds, sliced cherry tomatoes, and nutritional yeast (one of my favorite snacks!) or try my avocado toast with hummus recipe.
    • As a spicy centerpiece in these hummus bowls with roasted za'atar veggies.

    Looking for similar recipes?

    • Overhead view of white bowl filled with rosemary white bean dip next to crackers and baby bell peppers.
      White Bean Dip with Rosemary
    • Large scoop of pimento cheese being lifted out of a white bowl
      Jalapeño Pimento Cheese
    • Triscuit with hummus being lifted out of hummus bowl
      Herby Black-Eyed Pea Hummus
    • Overhead view of creamy orange dip in a white bowl with pumpkin seeds and apple slices
      Creamy Pumpkin Pie Dip

    Did you try this recipe? You can leave a star rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ in the recipe card or a review in the comments section below. I always appreciate your feedback! Or check out my new cookbook and follow along on my YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest, or sign up for my newsletter!

    📖 Recipe

    Cracker resting in a bowl of yellow and creamy hummus.
    Print Recipe
    5 from 5 votes

    Spicy Jalapeno Hummus

    This spicy hummus is made with just 6 main ingredients in just 5 minutes. It's perfect for healthy snacking or as a flavorful sandwich spread.
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Total Time5 minutes mins
    Servings: 6 servings
    Author: Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD

    Ingredients

    • 1 and ½ cup chickpeas (1 15 ounce can)
    • ¼ cup tahini
    • 2 tablespoons lemon juice from ~1 lemon
    • 1 medium jalapeno, sliced more as desired
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 3 cloves garlic
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ice water as needed to thin

    Instructions

    • Combine all ingredients in a food processor or high power blender. Blend until smooth; some jalapeno bits may still remain.
    • If the hummus is too thick, add ice water 1 tablespoon at a time to reach desired consistency. Store refrigerated in an airtight container for 4-5 days, or freeze for later use. 

    Notes

    1. Use one jalapeno for nice and spicy hummus and two jalapenos for super spicy hummus.
    2. It takes 5 minutes to make this hummus if you don't peel the chickpeas first. Add ~10-15 minutes if you decide to peel the chickpeas (read the body of the blog post for tips on peeling chickpeas).

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1servingCalories: 169kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 5gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 103mgPotassium: 165mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 35IUVitamin C: 5.7mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 1.6mg

    More Vegetarian and Vegan Recipes

    • White pie server with flowers on it placed in the vegan chicken pot pie filling.
      Vegan Chicken Pot Pie
    • Blue speckled serving spoon holding a scoop of orzo casserole.
      Cheesy Broccoli Orzo Casserole
    • Wooden spoon lifting black beans out of a slow cooker.
      Slow Cooker Black Beans
    • Gray bowl filled with couscous soup and a wood-handled silver spoon.
      Couscous Vegetable Soup
    2.3K shares
    • 2

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Sheila

      January 30, 2022 at 4:37 pm

      Just made this hummus for the first time and it is delicious. Took very little time and so easy to make. Used a food processor and cooked the garbanzo beans for 15 min on stovetop. It is a perfect creamy texture. Thank you for the recipe.

      Reply
      • Cassidy Reeser

        January 31, 2022 at 7:21 am

        I’m glad you liked it- thanks for the review!

        Reply
    2. Colleen

      August 30, 2020 at 10:18 pm

      We have been searching and searching for King Harvest hummus or something even remotely like it. We tried making our own for the first time today using your recipe and are VERY pleased! Thank you, this is so delicious!

      Reply
      • Cassidy Reeser

        August 30, 2020 at 10:38 pm

        That makes me so happy to hear! Thanks for the review.

        Reply
      • Pat Rod

        September 17, 2021 at 10:14 pm

        So this is the first recipe I came across that did not require cilantro when searching for jalapeno garlic recipe and it did not disappoint! I did roast 2 jalapenos and add just a pinch full of cilantro just so that the small amount I had on hand didn't go to waste. Amazing and perfect amount of spice for us! I made 4 batches to share with my neighbors.

        Reply
        • Cassidy Reeser

          September 18, 2021 at 4:00 pm

          I’m so glad you liked it! The roasted jalapeños sound like a delicious addition.

          Reply
    3. Genevieve

      June 28, 2020 at 11:25 pm

      Oh my yum! Seriously so good. Just enough heat to keep it interesting but the perfect ratio for a great hummus without a jalapeño too. Trying it roasted next time bc I'm fancy.

      Reply
      • Cassidy Reeser, RDN, LD

        June 29, 2020 at 3:33 pm

        Roasted jalapeño sounds delicious! Thank you!

        Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Smiling portrait of a woman holding a bowl of grits and tofu.

    Hi, I’m Cassidy Reeser! As both a published author and registered dietitian with a master's degree in nutrition, I use my education and experience in recipe development and nutrition to share balanced, nourishing, and comforting vegetarian recipes for anyone looking to include more meatless meals in their diet.

    More about me →

    Trending now

    • Overhead view of gray bowl filled with avocado pesto pasta and cherry tomatoes.
      Vegan Avocado Pesto Pasta
    • Close up of creamy macaroni and cheese
      Stovetop Gouda Mac and Cheese
    • Chickpeas, sweet potato, and spinach in a bowl with quinoa.
      Sweet Potato Quinoa Bowls with Almond Dressing
    • Slice of quinoa casserole on a white speckled plate with a gold fork.
      Vegetarian Black Bean Quinoa Casserole (Dump and Bake!)
    • Gold fork lifting a bite of rice and beans out of a white bowl.
      Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice
    • Gold spoon dripping peanut sauce off of it.
      Peanut Stir Fry Sauce

    Thanksgiving

    • Close up of mac and cheese topped with toasted panko with a blue specked serving spoon.
      White Cheddar Mac and Cheese
    • Overhead view of fresh green bean casserole topped with crispy onions
      Fresh Green Bean Casserole
    • Brown gravy being poured onto mashed potatoes.
      All-Purpose Vegetarian Brown Gravy
    • Overhead view of circular blue dish filled with golden topped rolls
      Homemade Yeast Dinner Rolls
    • Overhead view of vegan lentil meatloaf slices in a row.
      Vegan Lentil Meatloaf
    • Square white dish with sourdough stuffing.
      Herby Sourdough Stuffing

    Check out my new cookbook

    Cookbook cover showing a bowl with tofu, green beans, rice, with text reading "Vegetarian for Dinner" and book description.

    Vegetarian for Dinner includes 60 meatless meals for both new and experienced vegetarians, with sections featuring comforting bakes, balanced bowls, breakfast for dinner, and lighter soups & salads.

    LEARN MORE

    Featured in

    Black and white logos of media outlets.

    Footer

    About

    • Privacy Policy and Disclaimer
    • Accessibility Statement

    Keep in touch

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates
    • Check out my cookbook Vegetarian for Dinner

    Contact

    • Contact
    • Work with Cassidy

    As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2023 Cozy Peach Kitchen®. All rights reserved.