This EASY, spicy Cilantro Jalapeno Hummus Recipe without Tahini is going to be your new favorite snack or sandwich spread! Gluten free, vegan and healthy!
PIN Cilantro Jalapeno Hummus Recipe without Tahini
I have something really exciting to tell you.
You can make hummus right now without going to store to buy tahini. <–(!!!)
I mean maybe that isn’t super exciting to you because, like me, you’re the kind of person that always has tahini on hand for when the craving strikes you want to make paleo sweet potato brownies with tahini or paleo chocolate muffins with tahini.
But, MAYBE, unlike me, you still aren’t really into putting tahini in baked goods (or, like, ANYTHING) so you don’t have it at home.
So, then you find some delicious hummus recipe that you want to make that calls for just a FEW tablespoons of the stuff, which leads to angry you having to buy it and let it die a slow and painful death in the back of your fridge after since you never use it.
You don’t even want to see the back of my fridge. I have had that situation happen in my life with WAY too many ingredients. It’s a scary place back there.
I know you can relate to this real-life-BAD-situation.
Anyway. This SPICY hummus recipe is NOT THAT RECIPE.
Can you make hummus without tahini?
YES – you can totally make hummus without tahini, and this cilantro lime hummus is PROVING THAT.
Does it taste a little bit different than a traditional, tahini-based hummus? Yes, it does. But MOST DEFINITELY not in a bad way.
If you’re like me, where you can eat cilantro lime flavored anything for ever and ever the end you’re going to taste all the spicy-tangy-lime-a-licious-jalapeno action, and are going to be not ONE BIT mad that this cilantro hummus recipe without tahini ain’t traditional.
It is going to be making your lunch dreams come true when you spread it on some cauliflower fritters with hummus, Copycat Panera Hummus Chicken Power Salad or maybe some kind of sandwich or a wrap? You could even use it in some grilled herb hummus chicken kebabs!
OR MAYBE you’re more of a snacker and like to dip stuff in it?
My preference is dipping RIGHT ON INTO cilantro hummus with my FINGER.
Buuuut, carrot sticks work too if you want to feel more civilized.
The hummus eating options are really your oyster. THEY ARE ENDLESS.
How long can you keep hummus in the fridge?
The one down-side of making homemade hummus is that it doesn’t have as long of a shelf life. This hummus is good in an air-tight container for about 5 days to a week.
Buuuut, really, it will probably be gone in 2 seconds on account of aforementioned endless opportunities for eating its herby, garlicy and spicy goodness.
Before you even THINK about skipping the “de-skinning the chickpeas” step, JUST STOP that thought RIIIIGHT THERE.
I know, you hate me for making you do it but DON’T SKIP IT! De-skinning the chickpeas makes your cilantro lime hummus so creamy, dreamy smooth that you could ALMOST curl up in it and use it as a spicy little sleeping bag.
That might be weird, but you’ll understand when you try this Cilantro Jalapeno Hummus Recipe without Tahini. PROMISE.
So, like, why are you still here?
Other recipes you might like:
Kale Easy Homemade Hummus without Tahini
Mexican Lentil Homemade Hummus
Pumpkin Hummus with Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Chips

Ingredients
- 1 15 oz Can chickpeas drained and deskinned *
- 2 Tbsp Cilantro roughly chopped
- 2 Cloves of garlic peeled
- 1 Tbsp Jalapeno roughly chopped (about 1/2 a jalapeno)
- 1/2 Tbsp Fresh lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp Fresh lime juice
- Pinch of Salt and Pepper
- 1 1/2 Tbsp Olive oil
- 1 Tbsp Water
Instructions
- Place all ingredients, up to the olive oil and water in a small food processor and blend until smooth.
- With the machine running, stream in the Olive oil and water and continue processing until super creamy and smooth.
- Spread on ALL THE THINGS.
Tips & Notes:
Nutrition Info:
Recipes written and produced on Food Faith Fitness are for informational purposes only.
FOR THIS RECIPE, I RECOMMEND:
Weight Watchers Points Per Serving: Freestyle SmartPoints: 0 Points+: 2. Old Points: 1
(per about 2 Tbsp)
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Chris Wimmer says
Perfect timing! I realized I had 2 cans of chickpeas in the pantry last night and we cilantro and jalapenos ready to be picked in the garden. Yummo!
Taylor Kiser says
Well that is perfect then! Please let me know if you try it, we love that one! 🙂
Pamela+@+Brooklyn+Farm+Girl says
Love this idea, needed some jalapeno magic and this did the trick!
Taylor Kiser says
Woo hoo!! Thanks so much Pamela! 😀
Shehla says
Oh, wow. That hummus looks incredible… I’ve only just tried making a very basic hummus, but I need to try this out soon. I love the ingredients in this!
My basic recipe, if you’re interested: http://shehlagrr.blogspot.com/2015/02/recipe-best-hummus-ever.html
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you Shehla! I hope that you love this! 😀
Anita says
This hummus is amazing! I fell in love with the Power Chicken Hummus bowl at Panera and thanks to this recipe, I make it at home all the time, now! The only change I’ve made is that I usually have to add more olive oil and more lime juice to get the right consistency. Otherwise, it’s perfect and delicious! Thanks!
Taylor Kiser says
Yay! I am so glad you like it! I do notice that Panera’s tends to be a little more liquidy, so those are great changes! Thanks for letting me know! LOVE that salad so much!
shin says
Hi Taylor,
how many days is it good for? (expiration date of sorts)
Thanks in advance.
-shin
Taylor Kiser says
Hi Shin,
Unfortunately, I can’t really tell you as we ate it within the first two days – I’m sorry! I’m sure you could keep it in an air-tight container for a few weeks, in the refrigerator. Hope that helps!
Shannon E says
This looks good! What is it that you have sprinkled on top?
Taylor Kiser says
Thanks Shannon! That’s just smoked paprika!
SHANNON E says
Thank you! I just made this and it is AMAZING!
Taylor Kiser says
YAY! I am SO happy to hear that!
Megan says
My daughter is terrified of strawberry in cloudy with a chance of meatballs 2 D: haha I don’t get it, strawberry is soo cuteee! I can’t wait to tell her when she’s older ???? (She’s 2) pretty funny lol…anyway your hummus looks AMAZING my man even thought it looks good and wants to try and make it (he’s not a huge hummus fan, will eat it but it’s picky-I love it on EVERYTHING) so well def be making it soon, I love lime in everything anyway, can’t wait to try ????
Taylor Kiser says
Haha WHAT? How can she be terrified of something SO CUTE?!
I love lime too and I hope ya’ll LOVE this hummus! Please let me know if you do try it! 🙂
Kalee Sullivan says
I made this hummus tonight as my first time making hummus AT ALL. It is SO delicious. I added a little extra Garlic cause I’m a fanatic for garlic. Anyway I am in love with this recipe! Yummmm
Taylor Kiser says
I LOVE that you added garlic – my fav! SO glad you like!
Jenni LeBaron says
I love that this hummus is a little spicy. We currently have a bunch of jalapenos coming out of our garden that would be perfect in this. Yum!
Taylor Kiser says
So jealous of your garden! Sounds like you gotta try this!
Diana says
I love all kinds of hummus and eat it at least a few times a week. That’s one more variation of hummus on my list to try. I wonder how hummus tastes without tahini.
Taylor Kiser says
It’s delicious! You can totally add it if you prefer tahini though 🙂