Spicy Hummus with Chipotles adds a smoky flavor and a kick of spice that brings a simple hummus recipe to a new level.

Hummus is a versatile dish that is easy to love. It makes a wonderful dip for toasted pita squares, tortilla chip or veggie sticks or can be used as a spread for toasted crostini or sandwiches.

The basic recipe, featuring pureed garbanzo beans, or chickpeas, combined with the mild nutty flavor of toasted sesame seeds in the tahini paste, is perfect all by itself, almost.

Once becoming a fan of hummus, the temptation to experiment with flavors is unyielding.

I’ve found tons of varieties on grocery store shelves including everything from garlic, roasted red pepper, cilantro and jalapeño or spinach and artichoke. The possibilities are endless.

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While traveling through Mexico we decided to try our hands at making a few hummus varieties, and the Hummus with Chipotles in Adobo Sauce became a family favorite.

Chipotles in adobo sauce are a frequent ingredient used in Mexican cooking. They are sold in small cans and generally used sparingly as the flavor is spicy and intense.

Chipotles are smoked jalapeño peppers that are dried and combined with other dried chiles, such as ancho or guajillo. The dried chilies are ground into a paste along with other fragrant ingredients such as cinnamon, clove, garlic, pepper and Mexican oregano.

While the canned version is good, if you are a fan of Chipotles in Adobo Sauce, making them at home is easy and the flavor is so much better.

The mixture is joined with vinegar and is used to flavor sauces (such as red enchilada sauce) or added to stews or liquids when making slow cooked meats.

We use adobo in our Beef Barbacoa, Red Enchilada Sauce, and Chicken with Pineapple and Chipotle BBQ Sauce recipes. We love the sweet smoky flavor and spiciness. So we thought, why not try it in hummus. The results are delicious!

Here are a few additional appetizer recipes from our collection of International recipes inspired by our travels:

Peruvian Ceviche with Rocoto Paste

Gluten Free Cheese Puffs – Pão de Queijo

Pan Toasted Cheese and Guava Appetizer

Curried Black Eyed Peas

Yield: 2 Cups

Spicy Hummus with Chipotles in Adobo

Name: Spicy Hummus with Chipotles in Adobo
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 14 Ounces (400 g) Cooked Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas); 1-2 Chiles in Adobo Sauce; 1/4 Cup (60 ml) Water; 3 Tablespoons (45 ml) Olive Oil; 2 Tablespoons (28 g) Tahini Paste; Juice 1/2 Lime; 3 Sprigs Chopped Cilantro; 1 Clove Garlic, Peeled; 1/4 Teaspoon (1.5 g) Salt; Additional Cilantro as a Garnish

Spicy Hummus with Chipotles in Adobo Sauce Recipe. This version of hummus has a spicy, smoky flavor that could become your favorite vegan friendly appetizer!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

14 Ounces (400 g) Cooked Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas)
1-2 Chiles in Adobo Sauce
1/4 Cup (60 ml) Water
3 Tablespoons (45 ml) Olive Oil
2 Tablespoons (28 g) Tahini Paste
Juice 1/2 Lime
3 Sprigs Chopped Cilantro
1 Clove Garlic, Peeled
1/4 Teaspoon (1.5 g) Salt
Additional Cilantro as a Garnish

Instructions

Add 1 chile and 1/2 of the water to a blender or food processor
Add the remainder of the ingredients and blend until combined
Taste and adjust the flavor. Add another chile and additional salt if desired. For a smoother consistency, add additional water
Blend until smooth
For best results, store in a covered container in the refrigerator so that the flavors will combine (1 - 2 hours)