Description
Spicy buffalo hummus elevates classic chickpea dip with zesty hot sauce and creamy tahini. Smooth Mediterranean flavors meet bold American buffalo wing excitement, creating an irresistible appetizer you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 1 (15 ounces / 425 grams) can chickpeas, drained
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) Buffalo sauce
- 2 tablespoons tahini
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Seasoning:
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Reserved 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) aquafaba or water
Instructions
- Drain canned chickpeas, carefully reserving the aquafaba liquid for blending.
- Load food processor with chickpeas, aquafaba, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and paprika. Pulse until mixture transforms into a thick, uniform consistency.
- Scrape processor sides to ensure even blending, ensuring no dry ingredients remain unincorporated.
- Stream Buffalo sauce into the mixture, then season with salt and pepper. Process until silky smooth, tasting and adjusting spice levels as desired.
- Transfer hummus to a serving vessel, creating elegant swirls with the back of a spoon.
- Enhance presentation by drizzling additional Buffalo sauce across the surface for visual appeal and extra kick.
- Optional: Sprinkle crumbled blue cheese or fresh herbs like chives or parsley to elevate the final dish.
- Accompany with crisp vegetable sticks, toasted pita chips, or rustic crackers for dipping and enjoying the zesty spread.
Notes
- Perfectly balance the heat by gradually adding Buffalo sauce, tasting as you go for the ideal spice level.
- Chill the hummus for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and develop a more intense taste profile.
- Customize the texture by adjusting aquafaba amount – less for thicker hummus, more for a lighter, creamier consistency.
- Transform into a vegan-friendly version by replacing blue cheese with nutritional yeast or dairy-free cheese alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg