With the Super Bowl coming up, my head has been in the “small bites” game and all I can think about is snack food. Although, I’ve never been much of a cilantro fan, I needed some for a couple of recipes so I reluctantly made my purchase. I’m so glad that I did because the “soapy” tasting leaf is starting to grow on me.
Lime Cilantro Hummus with Baked Pita Chips
Cilantro has always been divisive – either you love it or you hate it – there’s usually not a middle ground. In fact, this article from the New York Times (Cilantro Haters, It’s Not Your Fault) by Harold McGee has interesting information about cilantro and is a fascinating read.
Baked Pita Chips with Lime Cilantro Hummus
After making several dishes and trying all of them with an open mind, I can see what cilantro brings to the table. I started off with small amounts and slowly started needing to add larger quantities. So much so that I actually made this hummus specifically as a vehicle for the cilantro. Looks like I’m a cilantro convert!
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried chickpeas, soaked overnight & cooked in veggie broth
- 1/4 cup veggie broth (or reserved liquid from chickpeas)
- 1/3 cup tahini
- Handful of cilantro
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- Juice from 2 small limes
- 2 tsp lime zest
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/8 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 3/4 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Toss all ingredients into a food processor.
- Pulse until desired consistency is reached.
Garnish with chopped chives or cilantro and serve with Baked Pita Chips :-)
I just love cilantro–it’s one of my favorite herbs! I never understood why so many people hated it so much until I found out that to them, it tastes like soap. Oh well, more for me. :D This hummus would make a great light snack!
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So funny ~ it has always tasted like soap to me so I don’t know why I’m starting to dig it ~ Maybe I like soap :-)
Cilantro is my absolute favourite herb even over basil and that’s a close second. I love all the flavours in this.
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Thank you, Suzanne ~ I was surprised at how much I liked this & the hubs loved it :-)
You can put me squarely in the LOVE cilantro column. It is one of my most favorite herbs :)
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I’m headed in that direction so save a seat for me :-)
I love your flavor combo. Definitely making this for my sports fan husband. He would love it.
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The flavor combinatin sounds awesome! I can’t wait to make this at home!
I hope you love it, Audrey :-)
I love Hummus so much! I have never made it myself – thanks for the recipe so now I can try!
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Kalamity Kelli recently posted … Bison Witches
I bet you’ll love it, Kelli :-)
I’m a cilantro convert, too – I used to have a lot of trouble with it but now it’s one of my favorite herbs! This actually reminds me of a jalapeno hummus I made once, which was super tasty, too.
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I actually considered putting jalapeno’s in here ~ I bet it’s great :-)
It was! The original recipe came from Annie’s Eats (http://www.annies-eats.com/2009/05/03/cilantro-jalapeno-hummus/) if you’re interested.
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Jess S. recently posted … Score a Touchdown With These Chocolate-Peanut Butter Covered Pretzel Squares
Oooh ~ I’ll check it out :-)
Well that’s a different take on hummus. I’m used to detecting lucious lemon in the mix. I might just try the lime for …. a twist ;)
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I like cilantro. And I like hummus. I don’t know why I’ve never thought of putting them together.
And I was totally cooking with lime and cilantro last night. You’re totally psychic.
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Cool ~ being a psychic is way cool :-)
I’ve really discovered cilantro during a trip in Chile (it’s an herb very used in there) and since then I’m addicted to it ! Everytime I eat some now I feel like I’m under the sun . By the way, your Cilantro Hummus seems really yummy !
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