Spicy Hummus

In the past decade, hummus— a centuries-old Middle Eastern and Mediterranean staple— quickly rose to snacking stardom in the U.S., and for good reason. Rich, creamy and packed with protein, hummus is incredibly simple yet deeply satisfying, delivering subtle undertones of lemon, garlic and warm spices. And these days, hummus is not just a dip for pita chips and veggies, but can be used as a spread in sandwiches or even whisked in a salad dressing. This quick and easy hummus recipe adds a bold kick of garlicky, spicy harissa flavor to classic hummus. It comes together in minutes and uses only three ingredients—tasty chickpeas, rich olive oil and The Spice Hunter Spicy Garlic Global Fusion Rub. This spicy rub, inspired by the Tunisian hot chili spice paste harissa, combines chili peppers, plenty of robust garlic, a tangy zing of lemon and warm, earthy coriander, cumin and caraway. Spicy Garlic, the backbone of our deliciously simple Spicy Hummus recipe, is our most popular Global Fusion Rub, and is also delightful on chicken, fish and vegetables. Spicy Hummus is a healthy and delicious snack to keep on hand. Vegetables, pita chips and pretzels make great dippers, although it’s so good you might be tempted to eat it right off the spoon. For a great party appetizer, serve on a large plate, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle a dusting of the Spicy Garlic rub. Serve with warm, fresh pita, tomato, onion, cucumber salad and falafel for dipping.