Sriracha Hummus With Peanuts
Hummus is a great healthy snack — in moderation, of course.
The best part is that it’s so easy to make at home.
Homemade hummus is often not only a healthier and cheaper alternative, but you can also get creative and mix up unique flavors like this hummus recipe.
The Thai-inspired flavorings of peanut butter, Sriracha, ginger, and lime juice transform the chickpea base and if you want to make your hummus look extra fancy (with minimal effort), sprinkle some extra toppings on top.
Serve this hummus with fresh veggies, whole-grain pita bread, or use it as a spread in sandwiches and wraps.
Sriracha Hummus With Peanuts
Homemade hummus is so easy to make and you can get creative and mix up unique flavors like this recipe for Sriracha Hummus with Peanuts.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups / 220 g cooked chickpeas (garbanzo beans), reserve liquid
- 2 Tbsp. all-natural peanut butter
- 1 Tbsp. Sriracha Sauce
- ¼ tsp. ground ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
- 2 tsp. honey (or pure maple syrup)
- ½ tsp. Sea salt (or Himalayan salt)
- ¼ tsp. ground black pepper (to taste; optional)
- 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 to 4 Tbsp. iced water
- ¼ cup chopped dry-roasted, unsalted peanuts
- 2 medium green onions, finely chopped
- 2 Tbsp. fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- Fresh lime juice
Instructions
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Place chickpeas, peanut butter, Sriracha sauce, ginger, garlic, and honey in food processor (or blender); pulse until chickpeas are mashed.
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Season with salt and pepper if desired. Pulse until well blended.
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With food processor running, slowly add oil and water until smooth. If hummus is too thick, add reserved liquid 1 Tbsp. at a time.
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Transfer to serving dish. Top with peanuts, green onions, and cilantro; drizzle with limejuice. Stir to mix, if desired.
Container Equivalents
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Enjoy 2 servings as an FFC.
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