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Buffalo Hummus

This buffalo hummus recipe is everything you love about classic hummus…kicked up a big notch. ;)
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 5 ingredient, dip, no bake, vegetarian
Servings: 10 -12 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 5 cloves garlic peeled
  • 1/4 cup water (or 2 tablespoons water + 2 tablespoons olive oil)
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • (optional) 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
  • 4-8 tablespoons hot sauce* to taste
  • 2 Tablespoons freshly-squeezed lemon juice
  • 1.5 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
  • (optional toppings: olive oil chopped roasted red peppers, thinly-sliced green onions, extra crumbled blue cheese)

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a food processor or blender (*starting with only 4 tablespoons of hot sauce, if you don’t like much heat).  Pulse until combined.  Taste, and add more hot sauce to taste, if desired.
  • Serve with your desired dippers, garnished with optional toppings if desired.

Notes

*I’m a big fan of Frank’s hot sauce and highly recommend it.