By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 1, 2026

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Fiesta Hummus

Serves 6

100 cal · 75 min

Fiesta Hummus

Recipe GLPRf819b1ec032c5e

4.0(1)
Middle Eastern
Sauce & Condiment
75 min
100 cal
Servings: 6
No-Cook
SNAP eligible

A vibrant, creamy hummus blended with garbanzos, tangy yogurt, and fresh jalapeño for a zesty kick. Infused with cilantro, lime juice, and sesame oil, this fiesta hummus brings bright, herbaceous flavors perfect for dipping or spreading.

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Ingredients

1 can (15 oz) low-sodium garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

2 garlic cloves, minced

1/2 cup plain non-fat yogurt

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

1 tablespoon sesame oil

1 jalapeño pepper, finely chopped

2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions

  1. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water before beginning.

  2. Drain and rinse the canned garbanzo beans under cold water, then transfer to a food processor or blender.

  3. Add the ground cumin, salt, and cayenne pepper to the food processor.

  4. Add the minced garlic, plain yogurt, fresh lime juice, and sesame oil to the processor.

  5. Blend all ingredients until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.

  6. Fold in the finely chopped jalapeño and fresh cilantro by hand or pulse gently to combine while maintaining some texture.

  7. Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight, to allow flavors to meld and deepen.

  8. Serve with crackers, tortilla chips, or fresh vegetables. Promptly refrigerate any leftover hummus in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff4

This recipe hits the sweet spot for a Charlotte weeknight: garbanzo beans, cumin, cayenne, garlic, yogurt, lime, sesame oil, jalapeño, and cilantro are all standard stock at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, or Walmart with no special trips required. The actual hands-on time is closer to 15 minutes (drain canned beans, pulse everything together), not 75, though that padding suggests the recipe may be accounting for optional chilling time. At roughly $1.50 to $2 per serving depending on yogurt and sesame oil quality, it's economical for an appetizer. The main limitation is that hummus is fundamentally a dip best served fresh the same night; it reheats poorly and can separate or oxidize over a day or two.

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