Spicy Sesame Hummus

A Middle Eastern dip with an Asian flair that’s perfect to bring to potlucks. The hot chili oil adds a subtle spice and lemon juice brings a citrus tang to this zesty hummus.

This recipe comes to us from Lindsay of Cook. Vegan. Lover.

Serves 8

  • 1 15 ounce can chickpeas, drained and liquid reserved
  • 1 tablespoon sesame chili oil
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 3 cloves of garlic, chopped
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Place chickpeas, sesame chili oil, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic and tahini together and blend until smooth.

Add 1/4-1/3 cup of the reserved chickpea liquid until the hummus has reached its desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve with cut up veggies or pita bread.

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Nutrition Information

Spicy Sesame Hummus
  • Servings per Recipe: 8
  • Amount per Serving
  • Calories: 168
  • Calories from Fat: 83
  • Total Fat: 11g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 164mg
  • Potassium: 131mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 14.7g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.1g
  • Protein: 4.1g
  • Sugars: 0.1g
  • The FDA recommends 2000 calories a day as a reasonable average guideline for most adults. Click here to learn how you can use the Monday 2000 to reset the calorie budget you have to spend each day. For specific calorie recommendations based on your age, metabolism and medical history, consult your doctor or nutritionist.

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