Smokey Chipotle Hummus

Smokey, spicy, and packed with flavour, this Smokey Chipotle Hummus takes the classic dip to a whole new level. With a hit of heat and citrus from Smokey Joe’s Chipotle & Lime Rub, it’s the perfect balance of creamy, zesty, and smoky. Serve it up with warm pita, crisp veggies, or spread it on a sandwich for an extra kick!

What you need

• 2 cans chickpeas, drained

• ½ cup water

• ¼ cup tahini

• ¼ cup fresh lemon juice

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 tablespoon of Smokey Joe's Chipotle & lime rub

• 2 cloves garlic

• 100g roasted red bell peppers,

• 6 sun-dried tomatoes, drained

• ½ cup chopped coriander (cilantro)

• sea salt, to taste

• ground black pepper, to taste

What to do

1. Place the chickpeas, water, tahini paste, lemon juice, olive oil, Smokey Joe’s Chipotle & Lime Rub, garlic, and cumin into the bowl of a food processor. Blend until smooth.

2. Add the red peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, cilantro, salt, and pepper to the food processor. Pulse until the ingredients are coarsely chopped into the hummus base.

3. Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl. Spread it around the plate, creating a hollow in the centre.

4. Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle with Chipotle & Lime Rub and black sesame seeds before serving.

Serve with warm Turkish bread and fresh vegetable sticks like carrot, cucumber, celery, or capsicum for a simple and delicious snack or appetizer.