Spicy Orange Hummus

Nutriscore Rating: 84/100

Brighten up your appetizer game with this zesty and irresistible Spicy Orange Hummus! This unique twist on the classic dip combines the creamy richness of chickpeas and tahini with the citrusy zing of fresh orange juice and zest. A medley of warm spices—cumin, paprika, and a dash of cayenne—adds just the right amount of heat to balance the vibrant sweetness of the orange. Ready in just 10 minutes, this crowd-pleasing hummus is perfect for parties, snacks, or healthy lunches. Serve it with pita bread, fresh veggies, or crackers, and elevate your dip game with this bold, flavor-packed creation.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 10 min
• Cook Time: N/A
• Total Time: 10 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

13 items

• 15 ounces canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
• 2 tablespoons tahini
• 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 clove garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoons paprika
• 0.25 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 2 tablespoons water
• 0.25 teaspoons red pepper flakes (optional, for garnish)
• 1 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

📝 Instructions

6 steps

1. In a food processor, combine the drained chickpeas, tahini, orange juice, orange zest, olive oil, minced garlic, ground cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt.

2. Blend the ingredients until smooth and creamy. If the mixture is too thick, add water one tablespoon at a time, blending between additions, until desired consistency is reached.

3. Taste the hummus and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more salt or cayenne pepper to suit your preference.

4. Spoon the hummus into a serving bowl and drizzle with a little olive oil.

5. Garnish with a sprinkle of red pepper flakes and fresh parsley, if desired.

6. Serve with pita bread, vegetable sticks, or crackers, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (573.5g)

Calories		1198
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		58.1 g	74%
	Saturated Fat	8.4 g	42%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	2.7 g
Cholesterol		0 mg	0%
Sodium		1946 mg	85%
Total Carbohydrate		129.4 g	47%
	Dietary Fiber	37.2 g	133%
	Total Sugars	24.8 g
Protein		46.6 g	93%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		2562 mg	197%
Iron		10728.7 mg	59604%
Potassium		1543 mg	33%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 522 cal (42.6%%)

Protein: 186 cal (15.2%%)

Carbs: 517 cal (42.2%%)