Description
Middle Eastern cilantro lime hummus offers a zesty twist on classic dip with fresh herbs and citrus notes. Creamy chickpea base blends seamlessly with tangy lime, making you crave another scoop of this refreshing appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (473 ml) plain hummus
- 1 cup (237 ml) fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 tbsp + 1 tsp (15 ml + 5 ml) fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp (5 ml) lime zest
- 1/8 tsp ground coriander
Instructions
- Preparation: Combine plain hummus, fresh cilantro leaves, lime zest, lime juice, and ground coriander in a food processor.
- Blending: Pulse the ingredients until smooth and well-integrated, creating a vibrant green-speckled dip with consistent texture, approximately 60-90 seconds.
- Seasoning: Taste and adjust flavor profile by incorporating additional lime juice, coriander, or cilantro to enhance the zesty and herbaceous qualities.
- Presentation: Transfer the hummus to a serving dish, garnishing with extra cilantro leaves or a drizzle of olive oil for an elevated visual appeal.
- Serving: Offer immediately with crisp vegetable crudités, artisan pita chips, or utilize as a dynamic spread for gourmet sandwiches and mediterranean-inspired wraps.
Notes
- Boost Herb Freshness: Chop cilantro leaves just before mixing to maximize vibrant flavor and prevent wilting.
- Zest with Precision: Grate lime zest carefully, avoiding the bitter white pith for a clean, bright citrus essence.
- Texture Tip: Blend ingredients in short pulses to control consistency and prevent over-processing.
- Flavor Balancing: Adjust seasoning gradually, tasting after each addition to create a perfectly harmonized hummus.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 91
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg