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Spicy Hummus

Spice up your hummus with your favorite hot sauce. Just remember, the heat level you choose will be intensified in the Vitamix.
Spicy Hummus

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Dietary Interests: Gluten-Free , Vegan , Vegetarian

Allergens: Sesame

Yield:

26 servings (780 ml)

Total Time:

11 Minutes

Print:

8.5x11

Difficulty:

Simple

Save To:

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Yield:

26 servings (780 ml)

Total Time:

11 Minutes

Print:

8.5x11

Difficulty:

Simple

Save To:

Recipe Book

Yield:

13 servings (390 ml)

Total Time:

11 Minutes

Print:

8.5x11

Difficulty:

Simple

Save To:

Recipe Book

Yield:

13 servings (390 ml)

Total Time:

11 Minutes

Print:

8.5x11

Difficulty:

Simple

Save To:

Recipe Book

Ingredients

  • 2 cans (840 g) chickpeas, one can drained of liquid, one reserved
  • 2 Tablespoons (30 ml) hot sauce
  • ½ cup (70 g) sesame seeds, toasted
  • ½ lemon, peeled
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt, optional

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
  2. Run the Dips & Spreads Program or start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed.  Blend for 60 seconds, using the tamper to push ingredients toward the blades.

Chef's Notes

Reserve additional chickpea liquid or add water if a thinner hummus is desired.

Ingredients

  • 2 cans (840 g) chickpeas, one can drained of liquid, one reserved
  • 2 Tablespoons (30 ml) hot sauce
  • ½ cup (70 g) sesame seeds, toasted
  • ½ lemon, peeled
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt, optional

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
  2. Run the Dips & Spreads Program or start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed.  Blend for 60 seconds, using the tamper to push ingredients toward the blades.

Chef's Notes

Reserve additional chickpea liquid or add water if a thinner hummus is desired.

Ingredients

  • 1 can (420 g) chickpeas, half of liquid reserved
  • 1 Tablespoon hot sauce
  • ¼ cup (35 g) sesame seeds, toasted
  • ¼ lemon, peeled
  • 1 garlic clove
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, optional

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
  2. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed.
  3. Run the Dips & Spreads Program or start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed.  Blend for 60 seconds, using the tamper to push ingredients toward the blades.    

Chef's Notes

Reserve additional chickpea liquid or add water if a thinner hummus is desired.

Ingredients

  • 1 can (420 g) chickpeas, half of liquid reserved
  • 1 Tablespoon hot sauce
  • ¼ cup (35 g) sesame seeds, toasted
  • ¼ lemon, peeled
  • 1 garlic clove
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, optional

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
  2. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed.
  3. Run the Dips & Spreads Program or start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed.  Blend for 60 seconds, using the tamper to push ingredients toward the blades.    

Chef's Notes

Reserve additional chickpea liquid or add water if a thinner hummus is desired.