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Spring Green Hummus

Cilantro Poblano Pepper Hummus

A flavorful hummus featuring cilantro, roasted jalopeno and poblano peppers, fava beans, and tahini. Perfect for snacking and dipping your favorite chips and vegetables.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked fava beans*
  • 1/2 cup reserved liquid from cooking beans*
  • 1 bunch cilantro (including stems)
  • 1 jalopeno pepper, seeds removed
  • 1 large poblano pepper, seeds removed
  • 1/2 cup tahini
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled
  • salt to taste

Equipment

  • Blender

Method
 

  1. Place prepared peppers on a lined baking sheet. Roast in oven at 400 degrees F for 10-15 minutes until slightly charred. (You can also roast them in an air fryer).
  2. Add all ingredients to a blender and process until smooth.
  3. Taste and adjust seasonings. If needed, add additional lemon juice or water.

Notes

*Feel free to substitute canned chickpeas or white beans if you do not have time to cook dried fava beans.
*Reserve the cooking liquid if preparing dried beans or use canned liquid.