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Fiesta Hummus

Source: Food Hero Oregon State University Cooperative Extension Service

Published by the USDA MyPlate Kitchen library. Read from an archived copy of the source page captured 2025-12-31.

This dip is full of protein and can be served with vegetables or whole wheat pita for a healthy snack. Make it as spicy as you like by adding more or less of the cayenne pepper and jalapeno pepper.

Makes
6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 can garbanzo beans, low-sodium
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1/2 cup yogurt (plain, non-fat)
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 jalapeno pepper (finely chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro (chopped)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Drain and mash garbanzo beans in blender, food processor, or with fork. Add remaining ingredients.
  3. Blend until smooth.
  4. Chill one hour or overnight.
  5. Serve on crackers or tortilla chips. Promptly refrigerate leftovers.

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