25 March 2010
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32 CommentsHi, y’all! I have another recipe for ya. 
But first I’d like to thank you for chiming in on my Chocolate-Covered (Tart) Cherry Smoothie Recipe. It’s nice to know your thoughts. And if any of y’all make it, just let me know and I’ll link to your post!
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Caught up yet? Good! 
Why Jalapeño Hummus? Because as I was reading Tyler’s blog (Healthy and Fun) yesterday, I couldn’t believe my eyes when I read he put Jalapeño Hummus on his sandwich. I thought that sounded SO good!
Now, I’ve never been a “hummus person” like a lot of health foodies. I mean, I’ve had it before – even made homemade versions, but it has never been something I’ve just had to have, ya know?
But Jalapeño Hummus? Oh, my! This girl LOVES her some spice! So I got busy today and whipped up my own….
Jalapeño Hummus
Eating hummus is a fantabulous way to get in some protein if you don’t eat much meat, or if you’re a vegan/vegetarian.
Want to know the health benefits of garbanzo beans? You do? Good, that post is in the works!
In to the food processor…
(recipe follows)
‘till it’s combined and creamy!
Up close
In to 1 cup containers = 2 cups Jalapeño Hummus!
Close-up again
with chopped celery + red bell pepper
So DELISH!!!!
Jalapeño Hummus Recipe
(Yields 2 cups)
Ingredients:
- 1 can garbanzo beans
- juice from 1 small lemon
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- curry powder to taste (I used about 1/2 teaspoon.)
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- freshly ground sea salt to taste
- 2 (big) cloves garlic
- 3 jalapeño slices
- splash of jalapeno juice (from the jar)
Directions:
- Put garbanzo beans in the food processor (drained and rinsed).
- Add lemon juice, tahini, curry powder, salt, pepper, jalapenos, and garlic.
- Process until blended well.
- Store in a container with a lid – or serve right away!
Note:
If you like a lot of spice, add even more jalapenos and/or jalapeno juice, cayenne pepper powder, etc. This was really delicious, but next time I’m going to add even more spice – I like things really hot!
For raw purists:
You could totally raw-i-fy this recipe.
Are you a huge hummus fan? What’s your favorite way to eat it? With veggies? On a wrap? A sandwich? Straight off the spoon? Do you make your own hummus, or buy it? Do you like your hummus spicy – or any food spicy? Let’s talk hummus!!!
Oh, and be sure to check out Tyler’s blog – he’s lost over 100 pounds, too!!!! Congrats, Tyler!!!
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- Review of the Paderno World Cuisine Plastic Spiral Vegetable Slicer
- Review of Aurorae Sport Sweat Towel
- Review of Aurorae Slip Free Rosin Bag
- Health Benefits of Blackstrap Molasses – And Why I Drink It
- Tart Cherry Concentrate Health Benefits – And Why I Drink It
- More recipes
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Looks and sounds absolutely delicious, Michele! It’s making me hungry just looking at it and reading the recipe! Will definitely have to try this one! Thanks!
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Raw Juice Girl Reply:
March 25th, 2010 at 7:17 pm
Thank you so much, Jeanne!!! It really is delish! I’m going to make this again ASAP!
Hope you enjoy it as much as I do!
Thanks for stopping by!
Hugs,
Michele
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omg I knew I couldn’t be the *only* blogger out there who doesn’t love hummus. I mean, yeah it’s awesome and healthy and tastes great but so do about a million things. It’s kind of a food I grew up on so I think it might be less of a big deal to me than to a lot of people, because I feel like the mainstream is still kind of just discovering hummus and other kinds of middle eastern staples. Yeah, I really like it, but I’m not obsessed. I prefer straight up tahini. Now, that said, I’ve never really branched out to these flavored hummuses – jalapeno,, roasted pepper, sundried tomato, whatever, it just kind of seems WEIRD to me lol. But this actually sounds really good – I *love* jalapeno, I love anything spicy. Looks great MIchele!!
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Raw Juice Girl Reply:
March 25th, 2010 at 10:52 pm
Hey, La!
Nope, you aren’t the only blogger who isn’t madly in love with hummus. Of course, I may have gone to the other side. LOL
Seriously, even though this turned out delish, I don’t think hummus is something I’ll eat every day. Now, spinach? I could eat that every day.
Oh, and that reminds me… I think I’ll make sun-dried tomato hummus next!! I have some of those – eeeek!!
Thanks so much! If you love jalapeno, I think you’d love this hummus – you might even add more jalapeno (and juice) than I did.
Hugs,
Michele
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Yum, I have to try this! Been thinking about growing some hot peppers this year, now I have a reason, LOL.
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Raw Juice Girl Reply:
March 25th, 2010 at 10:44 pm
Yay for hot peppers, Beth!! Woo hoo!!
They’ll taste yumilicious in this recipe!!!
Hugs,
Michele
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yum Michele! I love hummus! I make it and buy it. it’s always creamier when I buy it. I eat it with EVERYTHING.
good thing I am full..or I may have dragged out my processor.
have a great night! xoxox
C
.-= Cindy´s last blog ..Weekend with Berni Part 2 =-.
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Raw Juice Girl Reply:
March 25th, 2010 at 10:47 pm
Yay for hummus love!!!
This was pretty creamilicious. I could’ve processed it a little more, but I couldn’t wait to eat it. LOL
Glad you like my recipe!
You have a great night as well!
Hugs,
M
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I am a huge fan of hummus (except red pepper hummus, no thank you) and yours looks fantastic! My favorite way to eat it is definitely in wrap or pita form with lots of veggies and feta. Mmmmmmm
.-= Madeline – Greens and Jeans´s last blog ..gotta be the lucky charms =-.
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Raw Juice Girl Reply:
March 26th, 2010 at 12:50 am
Hey, Madeline!
Thanks for sharing your love of hummus! No red pepper hummus? Hmmm….
Ah, I did have some smeared on a wrap w/ veggies for dinner. YUM!
Thanks so much for stopping by!!!
Hugs,
Michele
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Michele, great job on this recipe….i am not a fan of really strong savory flavors like that b/c i can smell them on myself for days LOL but i bet it sure tastes awesome!!!
xoxo
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Raw Juice Girl Reply:
March 26th, 2010 at 10:18 am
Thanks, Averie!!!
Ah, it’s a good thing you can’t smell through the computer then – there’s some garlic breath goin’ on over here!! LOL
I understand, though. Not everyone wants to have garlic seeping from their pores. Like Rachael Ray, I don’t mind a bit!
I am on an Amish farm, though….
*giggles*
But, yes, it tastes GOOD. I surprised myself!!!!
Hugs,
Michele
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Yum, your hummus recipe sounds delish! I love the addition of the jalepenos!
Also, I am a couple posts behind but I really enjoyed the photos of your farm animals, especially that fancy chicken!
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Raw Juice Girl Reply:
March 26th, 2010 at 10:21 am
Hi, Christie.
Thank you!! Yes, jalapeños are one of my favorites ever!!!
Aw! Thanks. I’m glad you enjoyed my critters post – the fancy chickens are awesome.
Hugs,
Michele
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mmmm…I absolutely LOVE hummus..and especially jalapeno hummus. I once bought a spicy chipolte hummus from a farmers market and that was also delicious!
I love eating it, mostly with veggies…
My favorite would have to be Sabras Greek olive hummus!
.-= Jocelyn´s last blog ..On The Mend =-.
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Raw Juice Girl Reply:
March 26th, 2010 at 10:03 am
Hey, Jocelyn!!
Oh, spicy chipotle hummus???!! I heart chipotle!!!!
I eat hummus when with veggies when I eat it – also smear it on a wrap sometimes.
I think I’ll make some olive hummus soon. I’m making sun-dried tomato hummus later today. YUM!
Glad you’re feeling better!!!
Hugs,
Michele
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Oh I love hummus though I’ve never had spicy hummus before. Looks fantastic!
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Raw Juice Girl Reply:
March 26th, 2010 at 9:56 am
Hi, Karin.
Spicy hummus is SO good! Seriously!
And thank you for the compliment – and for stopping by!!
Hugs,
Michele
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I’ve never been a huge hummus fan either, but this looks amazingly flavorful and with plenty of kick – my style!
Great recipe, thanks!
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Raw Juice Girl Reply:
March 26th, 2010 at 10:33 am
Hi, Christine.
It IS flavorful with a kick – great way to describe it. I’m loving it and am gonna make it again ASAP!!
I’m going to make sun-dried tomato hummus today!
Eeeek!!!
Hugs,
Michele
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i love hummus! i like using it with salads for dressing.
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Raw Juice Girl Reply:
March 26th, 2010 at 8:14 pm
Hi, Lynn!
Yay!
I’ve done that before, too – just add a blop of hummus on top of salad.
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Spicy! I love hummus! I agree, hummus is a GREAT source of protein for vegetarians, and delicious to boot. I can imagine enjoying this on a crunchy veggie sandwich. Great recipe!
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Raw Juice Girl Reply:
March 26th, 2010 at 8:18 pm
Hi, Jessie!
Thanks! Spice and hummus are the perfect combo, in my opinion!
Yes, delicious – plus a protein source. Yay!
And your sandwich vision sounds delish!
Hugs,
Michele
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I’m in need of hummus soooon! I love spice, so I may need to make this now!
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Raw Juice Girl Reply:
March 28th, 2010 at 5:59 pm
Hi, Mae!
Oh, I think you’ll love it!! It’s SO delish!!! I’m going to add even more spice next time. Yum!
Hugs,
Michele
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Yum to the tum… I love spicy foods & hummus. This sounds terrific.
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Raw Juice Girl Reply:
April 11th, 2010 at 11:42 am
Love that: yum to the tum!
Yes, it’s delish. In fact, now I’m craving hummus. Not sure what flavor I’ll whip up today!
Hugs,
Michele
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I love to make hummus at home – it’s cheaper than I would think and the varieties that are possible are amazing
This is my next hummus recipe I shall be making!! Also… I like the idea of using red peppers as dipper “chips” – looks really good yummm 
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Natalie R. Reply:
April 25th, 2010 at 9:34 am
and forgot to mention! I’d use hummus as a recipe in my lunchbox for sure!
Also perhaps some simple nice fresh fruit on another day… and maybe some trail mix for another. 
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