Spicy Hummus: Quick Chickpea Spread

Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray

Show: 30 Minute MealsEpisode: Curry in a Hurry

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (51)

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Prep Time:
5 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 5 min
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Total:: 5 min

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Ingredients

1 (14.5 ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained
2 rounded tablespoons tahini sesame paste, found in both dairy and dry specialty foods sections
A drizzle extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon crushed pepper flakes
1 teaspoon (1/3 palm full) ground cumin
1 teaspoon (1/3 palm full) ground coriander
1 clove garlic, crushed
Coarse salt
1/2 lemon, juiced
Pita breads, grilled and cut into wedges for dipping

Directions

Combine beans, tahini, oil, pepper flakes, cumin, coriander, garlic, salt, and lemon juice in food processor bowl and grind into a smooth paste. Transfer to a small dip dish and surround spread with warm pita wedges. This recipe makes a great appetizer, or anytime snack.

Tidbit: this is a fantastic dish to take to a pot luck or block party -- it's always a hit!

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Bridget Manito, IL 11-11-2009
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ROCKIN HUMMUS!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I love to get hummus when my fiance and I go out to eat, but have never tried to make it myself. This recipe was FANTASTIC!!... A couple exchanges... I used 1 tsp. of cayanne pepper instead of the crushed red pepper, and garlic powder instead of fresh(just ran out), I added a little more EVOO and lemon juice for a smoother/lighter consistency. It was truly amazing!! Love you Rachael!Read more
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Dana Chicago, IL 10-13-2009
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needs more liquids
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

This was my first attempt at hummus. I LOVE hummus...and a really good hummus can be hard to find (I don't think any store... bought brands are that great) I came across this recipe and decided to give it a try. In the end it turned out okay...but it needed way more liquid than the recipe calls for. It initially came out as a thick paste...and I like mine to be much creamier. With extra lemon juice and olive oil it is better...but next time I try this I am taking others suggestions and putting chick pea water in. I added a lot of minced garlic which added to the flavor nicely.Read more
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Heather State College, PA 10-04-2009
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Fin
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

The first time I I've tried almost every kind of store bought hummus available in my area
recipe Spicy Hummus: Quick Chickpea Spread
Mary Irvine, CA 05-15-2009
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Quick, Healthy AND Tasty ! :D
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Just whipped this up in less than 5 minutes... I used 1/2 tsp cayenne for an extra kick & also a drizzle of chili oil. I... added just a pinch or two of salt & I think I will try it with none next time and add it in at the end. Was a little salty for me. I can see many ways of reworking this with white kidney, black or northern beans, different herbs such as chives, parsley or cilantro... or minced kalamata or green olives even.Read more
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Sherry Aurora, IL 03-11-2009
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AWESOME!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This recipe is outstanding. Phenomenal flavor!!! I make this all the time and eat it not only with pita chips but with... fresh veggies. I usually add a little extra lemon juice, olive oil, and about a tbsp. of water to get a consistency that is a bit smoother. Thank you, Rachael!!!! Read more
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Sara ny, NY 03-06-2009
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Delicious Hummus!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This recipe is so easy and delicious - I was very impressed! Excellent flavor!