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Spicy Pinto Bean Hummus with Chips

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  • Prep 25 min
  • Total 45 min
  • Ingredients 15
  • Servings 8
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Two of my favorites, beans and chickpeas! I could almost eat them with every meal. This recipe for spicy pinto bean hummus combines the two, to make for a delicious creamy dip. Pair it with homemade tortilla chips and you will be the hit of your next party or family gathering.
by Sonia Mendez Garcia
Updated Sep 23, 2015
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups chick peas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 to 3 jalapeños, roughly chopped, removing seeds is optional for less heat
  • 2 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 1/3 cup cilantro, chopped
  • Juice and zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder, mild
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, plus more for seasoning homemade chips
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 20 corn tortillas
  • 3 cups canola oil for frying
  • 1/4 cup green onions, sliced

Directions

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    1
    To make dip: In a food processor, add the beans, chickpeas, jalapeños, garlic, cilantro, zest and juice of 1 lemon, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper. Pulse to start, the turn to high.
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    2
    Stream in the olive oil and process until smooth. Use a spatula to scrape down the sides, process for another 10 seconds. Cover and chill until ready to serve.
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    3
    To make tortilla chips: In a shallow, heavy pan, preheat 3 cups of canola oil to just above medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes.
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    4
    While the oil is heating, take 5 tortillas at one time and slice them in half. Stack the halves and slice into thirds. You should get 6 chips out of 1 tortilla.
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    5
    Add about 15 tortilla pieces to hot oil at once. Using a slotted spoon or a kitchen tool known as a spider, move the chips around while they fry. Turn as needed to crisp both sides. Drain chips onto a baking sheet lined with paper towels and season lightly with salt as they come out of the hot oil. Repeat until all chips are done.
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    6
    Garnish the hummus with green onions before serving. Serve right away or if serving later, cool chips completely and store in plastic storage bag until ready to serve.

Expert Tips

  • tip 1
    Cooking beans, chickpeas and hominy from scratch is not so difficult. Soak them overnight, drain, add fresh water and cook at a low boil for a couple of hours. Add salt towards the end of cooking times to ensure soft beans, chickpeas or hominy.

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More About This Recipe

  • Two of my favorites, beans and chickpeas! I could almost eat them with every meal. This recipe for spicy pinto bean hummus combines the two, to make for a delicious creamy dip. Pair it with homemade tortilla chips and you will be the hit of your next party or family gathering.
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