Smoky Chipotle Hummus
It’s only the middle of April, and I’m already being overrun with stink bugs. Anyone else?
They’re starting to creep out of their hiding places now that it’s warming up outside. I don’t know where they go when it gets cold–and I don’t want to–but they’re starting to wake up from hibernation.
As I was brushing my teeth last week in our upstairs bathroom, I heard a faint clink on the sink counter. I look over and there’s this beady-eyed little suit of armor staring at me–stink bug! I know they’re harmless, but they creep me out. They look like little Japanese lanterns with eyes. Gross!
“Squirrel! A stink bug just dropped from the ceiling like a missile. Please come get it out of here,” I yelled.
“It’s just a stink bug. They’re not going to hurt you,” he responded, apathetic to my situation.
“Yeah, it may be harmless, but it’s staring at me. It’s making me uncomfortable in my own bathroom,” I urged.
“I’ll see you when I get home.” The door slams, and he’s gone.
What’s the point of having a husband if he’s not going to save me from unwanted insects? Ugh, no good husband of mine. I was left to face the wrath of the stink bug alone.
I did the only thing I knew how to do. I ignored the beady-eyed suit of armor and went about my business of blow drying my hair. The entire time I was drying my hair, I had one eye on the bug. For awhile, it didn’t move, so I felt pretty safe. No sooner I took my eye of the thing, it crawled to the top of my soap bottle. There it was at the precipice of the bottle, just staring at me. I’m not going to lie, I was freaking out.
I think I blacked out, because after that, the unforgivable happened. I was pointing my powerful blow dryer at it, and before I had time to think, I let it rip. Whirrrrrr!
Bye-bye, stink bug.
Enough of the stink bugs. Let’s talk about food.
Not only are you getting a delicious recipe today, but I’m giving away one of my favorite things in the whole world–nail polish! I don’t know about you, but I love the stuff. I’m currently wearing Flashbulb Fuchsia by O.P.I on my tootsies and Passion gel color by Gelish on my fingers. I’m feeling springy! Bring on the pool boys and pina coladas, because this gal is ready for summer.
First things first, the food. I made a delicious, guilt-free snack. How do you feel about smoky chipotle hummus?
I still remember the first time I experienced homemade hummus. One of my patients–a pakistani man–was nice enough to share his homemade hummus with us. After telling him I loved to cook, he was nice enough to share his recipe and method with me.
His hummus was the real deal. It was fresh, velvety smooth, and delicious. After the first bite, I knew I would never go back to the store-bought hummus.
I’ve been experimenting with hummus recipes since the day my pakistani patient shared his recipe with me.
This recipe happens to be one of my favorites.
I cook with chipotles a lot. I can’t help it; I love the smoky peppers. They’re a great way to add a ton of flavor, a touch of smokiness, and a dash of heat to a dish. I’m addicted!
This recipe is incredibly simple to throw together. Throw everything into a food processor and pulse. Simple!
Dip.
Munch!

Smoky Chipotle Hummus
Creamy hummus with a spicy kick of chipotle and fresh squeeze of lime juice.
Yield: 1 1/2 cups
Total Time: 10 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Ingredients:
1 (15.5 ounce) can of garbanzo beans, drained (liquid reserved) and rinsed
2 tbs. garbanzo bean liquid
2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
2 tbs. chipotle in adobo
juice of 1 lime
2 tbs. olive oil
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
1 tbs. cilantro
1 tbs. jalapeño, minced
Tortilla chips
Directions:
Drain the garbanzo beans, saving 2 tablespoons of the liquid for the hummus. Rinse the beans and set aside.
Add the garlic to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse a few times. Add the beans and pulse a few more times.
Add the chipotle in adobo, lime juice, salt, and garbanzo bean liquid. Pulse until smooth.
Turn the food processor on and slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the hummus is smooth.
Transfer to a bowl and top with cilantro and minced jalapeños. Serve with tortilla chips or pita bread.
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Oh my gaw, Jennie. That sounds amazing. I love hummus but I’ve never made my own; isn’t that a travesty? Maybe I’ll just go to your house so you can make it for me.
And I love love love that plum color!
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You had me at chipotle! This hummus sounds fantastic. I’ll be making a batch later this week. Thanks!!
(And that blue polish is fantastic! I need to pick some up for my toes this summer.)
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Love the Berry Daring! Your hummus recipe looks great, I love the use of smokey chipotle and cilantro! I will definitely have to try this one.
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Ahhhhhh i hate bugs too!!!!! yeesh
In general, I prefer the blue color, but something about “That’s Berry Daring” is just like…speaking to me ;P
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My favorite color is That’s Berry Daring by O.P.I
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I’m the same way when it comes to bugs. I feel like they are always looking at me! I love the Berry Daring!
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I love the towel boy blue!
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I love hummus and the flavor you added to this one is awesome, Jennie! My hubby would really enjoy it too! Thanks for sharing.
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Berry Daring, Darling!
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I love plugged in.
My toes are currently an electric blue. :)
No tahini in your hummus?
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Jennie replied April 18th, 2013 at 7:27 am
Hi Danielle! Thanks for visiting. I didn’t add the tahini because I didn’t think it would pair well with the chipotle.
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Danielle replied April 18th, 2013 at 8:58 am
That makes sense. Thanks!
That’s Berry Daring is my fav.
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Oh man, the stink bugs are totally starting to invade here and I hate it. We always lived in apartments so they weren’t a huge deal but I’m starting to freak out. I hope the cicadas don’t try to come inside.
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This recipe sounds fantastic! I will try it this weekend!
And the Plugged In Plum is a fabulous color! :)
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Love hummus and I’m thinking chipotle gives it nice zing! Also not familiar with stink bugs and I’m kind of glad I’m not
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love that berry color! and this hummus sounds fantastic with that smoky chipotle flavor – YUM!
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Obsessed with both berry daring and plugged-in plum
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The hummus sounds great and that pink polish would make my 6 year old so excited if she saw it!
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I love this smoky hummus! And that berry polish!
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totally the plugged-in plum (although i would wear all of them.) and look at those nails, girl! you are so ready for summer right now.
we do a lot here with chipotles and chipotle powder too; mr. table loves them, and he would LOVE this hummus! it’s like his go-to snack recently. love it!
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Oh, stink bugs! They’re such a nuisance and yes, very creepy! The one good thing about the cold spring we’ve been having is that the stink bugs have not made their unwanted appearance…yet.
This hummus looks ah-mazing!!
*tsk tsk* I bite my nails, so nail polish is a no-go for me. :(
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Jennie replied April 22nd, 2013 at 11:59 am
Thanks so much, Valerie.
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Berry Daring!!
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We had stink bugs when I lived in Tucson Arizona, and I am glad we don’t have a problem with them here in Charlotte. They are just annoying:-p I love smokey dishes, this hummus sounds really delicious! Hugs, Terra
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Hi! I read your stinkbug trauma story, you have my sincere sympathy. But I HAVE to know! What EXACTLY happened when you hit the bug with your hair dryer blast? Did it die a slow agonizing death? How long did it take? Is your hair dryer an industrial strength model that heats to 180 in two seconds?
Thanks,
Joe
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