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Dish of Cajun Hummus with Pita bread and lemon wedges.
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5 from 2 votes

Cajun Hummus

A Mediterranean classic gets a spicy upgrade with savory herbs and hot cayenne pepper in this zesty Cajun hummus.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Cajun, Mediterranean
Servings: 8
Author: Alissa

Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups cooked or 1-14 oz. can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp. lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp. tahini
  • 1-2 tbsp. cayenne pepper hot sauce or to taste
  • 2 tsp. paprika
  • 1 tsp. dried thyme
  • ½ tsp. black pepper
  • ¼ tsp. salt
  • 1-2 scallions chopped

Instructions

  • Place chickpeas, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, tahini, hot sauce, paprika, thyme, pepper and salt into food processor bowl and blend until smooth and creamy.
  • Transfer to serving dish and sprinkle with scallions and additional hot sauce, if desired. Serve.