Savory, smoky and slightly spicy, this flavorful Easy Fajita Hummus Dip recipe tastes exactly like everything you love about fajitas, just blended into healthy, creamy, dreamy dip form! Get creative with your fajitas and turn them into a drool-worthy dip!
*Updated*
This post was originally published in April 2016. I edited the photos, tweaked the recipe slightly and updated the post below to include more information about this Easy Fajita Hummus dip recipe. Plus, I added a recipe video to show you how easy this healthy hummus dip is to make!
Hello, friends! How was your weekend?
Mine was delightful. It was filled with the perfect amount of food blog related shenanigans and relaxation.
Balance, when it is achieved it really is a lovely thing.
Anyways, I have a confession to make. I actually made today’s hummus for the first time back in December, and I’ve made it more times than I can count since then. I had planned on sharing this with you in January, but I got caught up in healthy winter things.
And then, all the Valentine’s Day things.
And then, I got scared winter was going to come to an abrupt halt because Punxsutawney Phil didn’t see his shadow, so I hopped immediately back on board the cozy winter dish bandwagon.
And then, Easter started to approach and demanded recipes be shared.
And then, spring produce started to show up and blew my skirt up.
So here we are… April. And I’m just now sharing this recipe with you.
You could say I’m easily distracted. And I can’t stick to an editorial calendar to save my life. Or, you could say many things popped up in the food-blog-esphere that required my immediate attention.
But, don’t let my blonde haired, easily distracted, seasonally focused self fool you. This easy hummus recipe is the jam.
Easy Fajita Hummus
Savory, smoky, slightly spicy, and herbaceous, this fajita hummus tastes like everything you love about fajitas… just blitzed into a creamy, smooth and healthy dip.
Boy detests hummus, (<– yes he is certifiably crazy, but about to redeem himself in 3, 2, 1… –>) and he absolutely loved this hummus.
Now, I have made maaaaany different unique flavors of hummus over the years, and he was quick to tell me they were all okay, but he’s not changing his mind about chickpeas.
But this one? He loved (and declared the best hummus flavor). Obviously to me that says it all. It says you should stop whatever you are doing right now and whip up some fajita flavored hummus… and whip it real good. 😉
How to make your own Fajita seasoning?
The recipe below for this fajita hummus includes making your own fajita seasoning. DIY fajita seasoning is SUPER simple to prepare! The seasoning mix simply requires stirring (shaking or whisking) a few pantry spices, such as onion powder, smoked paprika and chili powder together. However, here we are going to add those fajita seasoning ingredients directly to the food processor bowl, making life even MORE simple!
Making your own fajita seasoning mix, or any prepared seasoning mixture, allows you to customize the mixture to your own tastes and control the level of salt. For example, if you like things spicy – use more chili powder! I like to make a large batch of fajita seasoning and keep it on hand in my pantry.
However, you can absolutely substitute a store bought, prepared fajita seasoning packet for the dried spices in the recipe below.
Notes, Tips & Tricks for Fajita Hummus recipe:
- Are you still buying canned chickpeas or have you tried the slow cooker method yet?! Please tell me you are using the slow cooker. You don’t need to soak the dried chickpeas at all. Simply plop them, a half of an onion, some salt and water into the slow cooker and walk away. Come back 3 hours later and viola. Chickpeas that taste 5 billion times better than the crap in a can. You will thank me one day, but first you need to try it. 😉 (I included the instructions below)
- I always state in recipes that garnishes or toppings are optional, but in my (humble) opinion they aren’t really. Especially here. The jalapenos, cotija cheese, pico de gallo and fresh cilantro really elevates this hummus to the next level of yum and enhance the fajita flavor. So, what is optional is how heavy handed you are with the toppings.
- I like my hummus to have a thicker consistency, so I slowly add in about 7 tablespoons of the chickpea cooking liquid. For a thinner hummus, add more chickpea cooking liquid, one tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is achieved.
- If you didn’t heed my request to slow cook your own chickpeas, you can use the liquid in the can and/or olive oil as a substitute for the chickpea cooking liquid.
So whether you love or loath chickpeas, I can guarantee you are going to want to devour all this fantastically flavorful Fajita Hummus.
Plus, I made something seriously delicious with this hummus, so be sure to come back on Thursday and check it out!
Until then, Cheers – to fajitas no longer being confined to a tortilla. #FajitaFreedomForAll
XOXO
Cheyanne
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How to make Easy Fajita Hummus at home👇
Fajita Hummus
Ingredients
- 2 (14 ounce) cans Chickpeas – Drained & Peeled* (Keep the liquid!)
- 3/4 tsp Kosher Salt
- 2 Cloves Garlic - smashed & peeled
- ½ Roasted Red Bell Pepper – roughly chopped* (about heaping 1/3 cup)
- 2 TBS Cilantro Leaves - packed & roughly chopped
- ½ Lime – juice and zest
- 2 TBS Tahini stirred
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- ½ tsp Cumin
- ½ tsp Oregano
- ½ tsp Smoked Paprika
- ¼ tsp Chili powder
- 1/8 tsp Ground Pepper
- 1/8 tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 2 TBS Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Optional Garnishes &For Serving: Jalapeno, Cotija, Pico de Gallo, Cilantro, Pita Chips
Instructions
- OPTIONAL IF USING DRIED CHICKPEAS. Cook the Chickpeas: (*Do Not Soak) Place 1 1/2 cups of dried chickpeas in a slow cooker. Add 32 ounces of water* (or vegetable stock), ½ onion, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Cover slow cooker and cook on high for 3 hours. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid. Discard onion.
- (OPTIONAL IF USING DRIED CHICKPEAS) Transfer the chickpeas to a large clean kitchen towel of paper towels, and dry, massaging the chickpeas gently to remove their skin.
- Transfer chickpeas to the bowl of a food processor. Add cloves of garlic, cilantro, roasted red pepper, and 1 tablespoon of chickpea liquid. Process until chickpeas resemble wet sand, about 2 minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides of bowl as needed.
- Add the remaining hummus ingredients except olive oil. Process to combine, about 1 minute, again stopping to scrape down the sides of bowl as needed. With processor running, slowly stream in the olive oil. Slowly stream in chickpea cooking liquid, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is achieved.*
- To Serve: Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl, drizzle with a bit of extra virgin olive oil if desired, and top with desired garnishes. Serve with pita chips and enjoy!
Video
Notes
- For a bolder flavored hummus, use only 1- 1 1/2 cans of chickpeas as opposed to the full 2 cans.
- If using dried chickpeas, there is no need to soak the chickpeas, they will cook and become tender in the slow cooker. You can use a combination of half water and half vegetable stock when cooking the dried chickpeas, or just water, or just stock/broth.
- If using canned chickpeas, skip step 1 & 2 of the recipe.
- If using jarred prepared roasted peppers, make sure to pat the peppers as dry as possible.
- I used about 7 tablespoons of chickpea cooking liquid in the hummus.
So glad you republished this – a reminder to make this a must try with game season coming up in 2 weeks! Hoping you have been having a wonderful summer, Cheyanne.
So glad you republished this – a reminder to make this a must try with game season coming up in 2 weeks! Hoping you have been having a wonderful summer, Cheyanne!
I’m embarrassed that I still use canned chickpeas!! I totally have to try the slow cooker method. My boyfriend feels the same about chickpeas and I just don’t understand it LOL. This sounds just amazing – loving the fajita seasoning!
Your recipes like fine wine – getting better with age, Chey! 😉 Two years have passed since I saw it first time, and this looks and sounds even better today! Pass me a huge spoon, please!
You know this is my favorite right?? I’ve made it for so many friends and it’s always a hit!! Time to make it again!
The flavor combo in this sounds amazing Chey!!!!! Super yummy. I’ve been MIA for awhile, but I love your new format here!
You’re truly the hummus queen, Chey! Hummus is easily one of my favorite snacks and all I want right now is a bowl of this and some chips. It looks SOOO GOOD! PS, I’ll eat any hummus Boy passes up. Just send it my way!
I absolutely love your photos, especially how you present the dip. Have you ever used white beans like great northern instead of chickpeas? They’re much smoother. Chickpeas can sieze up and become mealy, but great northern don’t. Just an idea. And you don’t really need the tahini if you’re calling it a white bean dip. Then you can flavor the beans however you want, like your fajita seasoning, which is brilliant!
I have a hummus obsession, it’s a bit of a problem actually 😛 I usually keep it plain and simple, but I love the idea of adding fajita spices 😀 Looks stunning!
Hummus is my favourite food!!!! This fajita flavour sounds absolutely incredible Cheyanne. Such an amazing idea! I can see myself becoming obsessed with this! I can’t wait to try it! <3
Rob wasn’t a hummus fan for the longest time..and wouldn’t even give my homemade a try. But one day, he decided to try it and he was forever changed. Now, he requests it! I love the spices you’ve included in this recipe and I agree, the garnish/toppings are a must. Especially those jalapeños! Delicious!
Haha totally forgiven girl. I still haven’t shared a few recipes from over a year ago…oops 😉 Love this hummus! The fajita flavor is so creative! I’ll gladly take the boy’s half or even better..could seriously finish off this batch all by myself!
Oh my goodness! This looks amazing! I love how you can take something like hummus, which has been around the block, and turn it into something brand new and fabulous!!
Woah this is mindblowing! One of my favorite dishes as hummus, this can’t be true! Haha
This hummus looks perfect! Such a cool idea, love the flavors! Will try it this weekend! I’ve been planning to try so many recipes but haven’t been able to ! It is hard to stick to editorial calendar 🙂
Omg girlfriend I love hummus but I have been lazy these days & don’t make enough!! But never ever heard of fajita flavored hummus so this needs to happen!! Love this!!
I love hummus, and yours looks so darn delicious! I am still buying chickpeas from the can *sad face*, but thanks to you I will try the slow cooker! I actually have never seen fresh chickpeas in the grocery store near me, so looks like I will have to do some hunting. Amazing recipe! 🙂
Saw this on Instagram this morning and I’m STILL drooling. Looks BEAUTIFUL and I KNOW it tastes amazing… fajitas are my fave! 🙂
Now aren’t you the clever girl to make a hummus that we all will love including “the boy”. It sounds terrific!
I love hummus and this recipe is loaded with full of flavors. Can’t wait to try this out. YUMMY!
Boy hates hummus? Wow, that just means more for us then, right?!
So glad he saw the light with this one. It is seriously a wonderfully sounding hummus and one I think might have to be made this afternoon. Really.
I do make chickpeas in my Insta Pot. It’s a slow cooker, rice cooker, pressure cooker etc. all in one. Wicked kitchen tool for sure.
The cotija cheese is perfect crumbled on top and I have just the right chips, too. Thanks Chey!
Fajita Freedom. Haha. Love this. And, I totally understand the attempt to stick to a posting calendar. But, there are so….many things to write about (which is a good thing).
FAJITAS ARE THE BOMB so I know for a fact I would totally face-plant into this hummus!
I have been eating hummus by the container lately, and this fun flavor twist sounds delicious! And I’m with you on the toppings – they are never optional.
Holy creamness, Batman! I’m coming over! As in, please make two batches of this, because I’m going to devour one all by myself. K? K! Thx! 😛
You’ve been holding out on us! I definitely would’ve loved this recipe months ago — but I love it even more now! These flavors are so perfect for spring and summer, I can’t wait to whip up a big batch (and I need to try that chickpea slow cooker method asap)!
I’ve been on a hummus kick for the last 2 weeks! This sounds like a great flavor twist to add to my hummus experiments!
Chey, you seem to be easily distracted! Oh, you figured this out already. So I’ve just confirmed this. That may sound sad. However, it doesn’t matter if all these disctructions mean the beautiful food you create and share with us. So please, always be distracted (with one exception, when you send food parcels to me – we don’t want you wright down the wrong address, do we?). This hummus is delicious – sorry for some obvious things I’m saying. And I’ve got a confession to make too. We don’t have a slow cooker so I occasionally grab a canned chickpeas:)
I haven’t tried the slow cooker version for cooking chick peas yet! Yikes…I’d better get on board quick! We eat a lot of hummus and everyone in my family loves it! Fajita flavored sounds like an awesome combination!
Soooo… I am actually not a hummus obsessor like most people these days. It just hasn’t really caught my eye! THIS though — Fajita flavored?! Yes yes yes!
This hummus has got it going on! All the spices sound wonderful. I had never thought of cooking chick peas in a slow cooker, but you make it sound so easy that I have to give it a try. By the way, love the GIF! Have a great week!!
I love hummus.The way you have made this is just awesome. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
This hummus looks amazing! I love all the spices, especially the cumin 🙂
Oh yum!! This looks amazing! Fajita and hummus!! Too of my faves combine into one! I LOVE it! Hope you’re having a great week pretty lady!
xoxo Cailee!
Balance really is such a wonderful thing when achieved!! It’s something I’m really working on this year!!
And two …. we go thru soooooo much hummus each week! But a fajita flavored hummus?? I need this in my life asap! Sounds fantastic!!
That hummus is bursting with flavors. It’s crazy amazing, love Mexican flavors and I know I will love when I make it. My mom used to cook her beans in the pressure cooker and I do it the same way, need to get myself a slowcooker. Nothing better than fresh beans.
Yes, getting distracted is a thing for me too. I was out on a vacation and I have so many posts I’ve photographed but still am working on which one to post. Funny.
Well, hope you had a wonderful weekend hun. This one is a winner. Pinning.
xoxo
I can’t believe you’ve been holding out on us with this hummus. You bad girl! Hahaha! I forgive you because now I have this tasty fajita hummus and I don’t have to make fajitas! Wooohoooo! Me likely this recipe a lot and will make it as soon as I’m back from my Vegas trip. Also, where did you get those chips? Are they pita chips? Dang, they look gooooood too!!
Wow how incredible does this sound! I love hummus and you just made it even more awesome!!
I have the same problem, Cheyanne – I have a recipe all ready to go and then some how time gets away and it’s no longer the right season to post it! Good thing Hummus never goes out of season. Just love all the fajita flavoring going on in this hummus – such a good idea. Definitely pinning and trying this one soon. XO
What a great idea Cheyanne! Love the flavors here and there’s no doubt that even a hummus-loather will become a hummus lover with this recipe! Spot on! Pinned!
Those weekends are the BEST kind of weekends. I am always sad when I don’t plan my schedule properly and my weekends are spent almost 100% on blogging. Glad you had a good one! Also this dip … better late than never! This is a total flavor explosion and I’m totally making this tonight!
I love hummus and fajitas, what a great pairing of flavors! The photos are beautiful and I agree with u on the toppings, optional but really mandatory, lol. Take care!
I did not know about the slow cooker method!!!!! All the delicious things I learn from your delicious blog!! I am a complete and total hummus lover, so you KNOW I will be trying (and pinning) this scrumptious fajita version, which of course is genius. Happy Monday my friend!!
Whaa? You MUST try the slow cooker method, Kate! The chickpeas taste SO much better and for hummus you get a much smoother consistency! Heaven I tell ya! 😉 Thanks so much for the kind comment, dear! I’ve been thinking about you today and sending virtual hugs! Cheers! xo
I can only imagine how much better this hummus tastes without canned chickpeas — I have to try that slow cooker method! And you planned this hummus perfectly since Cinco de Mayo is coming. 🙂 I love my Mexican food so I’m all over this hummus! Pinned to try. 🙂
You have to try cooking chickpeas in the slow cooker, Marcie! They taste SO much better and you get a smoother, more velvety hummus. Thanks so much for the comment, girlfriend! Cheers! 🙂
Hehe love that gif! And so glad we can finally start seeing more springtime recipes from you 🙂 Looks delicious!
Thanks so much, Sarah! Cheers!
Fajita flavored hummus??? My mind’s blown! Just the flavor alone is bound to raise skirts! No wonder boy is no longer certifiably crazy! Cheyanne – this needs to be bottled and marketed – I’d get in line for that first bottle! -Seriously!
Happy Monday lady!
Well you always blow my mind with your creativity, so I owed you at least ONE, Shashi! 😉 I’m glad Boy is no longer certifiably crazy either. Just crazy. Ha! I’ll have to look up how to bottle stuff… you know rent a factory or something. And you can have the very first bottle ever created free. 😉 Thanks for the sweet comment, dear! Cheers!! <3
This shoulda been done a long time ago. I mean, you’ve been holding out on us all winter, Cheyanne! But I forgive you, because you finally did post it.
See, I’m like Boy. I’m not a hummus person. But if he liked it, I will, because from what you tell me, he’s my kindred spirit when it comes to food taste!
I’m sorry! But SO glad you forgive me Mir!! And yes, you and Boy have very similar taste in food! Totally food spirits. 😉 Thanks for the comment, doll! Cheers!
Girl, you always have the most creative hummus! You sure can turn a boring old chickpea into something special! I’m digging this fajita business going on here. And if hummus-hating Boy loves it I bet it’s totally over the top delicious! Happy Monday! XO
Well thank you so much, Rach! Totally just made me smile after a shhhhh day! 😉 Cheers, lovely and Happy Monday back at ya! (<--but mostly because it's almost over) Ha! XO
Yay for hummus. Hummus every day of my life! And this one looks flipping fantastic. The roasted pepper, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and every other spice in here makes me want to tip the bowl and just shove it right in my mouth.
I totally agree… hummus daily is a win! Thanks so much for the comment, Amanda! Cheers!
P.S. Tipping the bowl into your mouth is a fab idea. That or using a shovel. 😉
This hummus is the jam! And that GIF is the jam! And this recipe is the jam! And those toppings are the jam! I guess you could say I like this post! 😉 Mmmm-mmmmm! Dom and I have been too busy lately and have vowed to stick around the house this weekend…I can see this little beauty making its way to the scene! Thanks for making my weekend a delicious one! Cheers to a happy Monday! xo
Hahaha! I luv you, Annie! Your comments always make my day!! I hope you slow down this week AND weekend and make some time for a little R&R, my dear! Thanks for the comment love! Cheers to you and a Monday as fab as you are!! xo
Whoa!! Fajita flavoured hummus is the bomb dot com! And, of course, LOVE your garnishes, Cheyanne. Right there with you, garnishes aren’t optional in this recipe – or most recipes, right? 😉 I had a busy week, so, like, is it Friday yet? Yeah, so I can’t wait. I haven’t tried chickpeas in the slow cooker, but you make it sound so easy, so I’m gonna have to try. Plus, while they are cooking away, I can I have one of your strawberry boozy milkshakes from last week. Sounds perfectly good to me 🙂 Pinning!
Hahaha! Bomb dot com for sure, Dawn.. I couldn’t have said it better myself! And yesss to all the garnishes for all the things!! Your idea for having a boozy milkshake while the chickpeas cook is GENIUS! I’m going that next time! And yes, you must try chickpeas in the slow cooker! So easy and totally worth it! Thanks for the comment and pin, girlfriend! Cheers! 🙂
Love, love this! My daughter could practically live on hummus (and maybe she does 🙂 She will love this 🙂
Well there are worse things your daughter could live on than hummus! 😉 Thanks for the comment, Jennifer! Cheers! 😉
I’m a total hummus fanatic and I absolutely agree about the slow cooker method – it makes the most tender chickpeas and then you have all the lovely liquid to use for a super smooth hummus. Love it – and love the faijta flavorings here! And of course, I’m a topping girl too so I’m happy to see you’ve loaded this baby up with all the yummy additions 🙂 P.S. Your procrastination actually means your timing is perfect because now this is ready for Cinco de Mayo! XXOO
So glad you use the slow cooker for chickpeas too, Kathryn! Woot woot! I didn’t even think about how this would be great for Cinco de Mayo until I read your blog today and I thought… oh shoot! 🙂 Thanks so much for the comment, dear! Cheers!
I totally LOVE fajitas Cheyanne, so there’s no doubt, I’m going to love this hummus! And I totally agree with cooking the chickpeas in the slow cooked! I learned that from you my friend when you posted your lox and everything hummus! I never used canned chickpeas for my hummus anymore! LOVE the toppings with this recipe too. Can’t wait to try. Pinned!
Oh yay! I love that you learned something from this blog, Mary Ann! Totally just made my day!! 🙂 Thanks so much for the kind comment and pin, dear! Cheers! 🙂
Hey blondie, this is one gorgeous dip. Loving all the flavors going on here. It’s hard to believe it’s April already. The time it is a-flying. True confession: I do NOT cook chickpeas in the slow cooker. Yet. But you have convinced me to give it a whirl, thanks for the easy instructions. I have the chick peas and the slow cooker. No excuses!!! Thanks for another gorgeous and healthy recipe. I love visiting this blog. Have a beautiful Monday Cheyanne! XO
OMG, Allie. You have to try cooking chickpeas in the slow cooker! SOOO easy and 500 billion times better than the can stuff! So yes, no excuses! 😉 Thanks so much for the comment love and making me smile! I always love reading your comments! Cheers, girlfriend! xo
Lady, you are on a roll! Just the title of this recipe got me drooling. Goodness!
So agreed on the balance. 🙂 I’m so glad you attained it, Chey.
Haha… if the skirt’s goin’ up, we’re in business folks! lol. As for you not being able to stick to an editorial calendar: I am right there with you. Sometimes, you just gotta bump something. And that’s a-okay.
Okay, Boy is forgiven. And honestly, chickpeas really are an acquired taste. Haha. Love that you worked your kitchen magic on him and convinced him otherwise on the hummus business.
Slow cooker: thanks for the tip! I’m gonna enlist Erik to try that one (he’s the official bean maker in this house).
Alright, my dear, have a wonderful week! And thanks a million for making another GIF. It has just made my Monday. 🙂 xoxo
Ha! I rarely achieve balance, so it was nice to actually experience what I hear other people talking about! 😉 So glad I’m not the only one who is a nut job and can’t stick to an editorial calendar… gottta fly by the seat of your pants. <--whatever that means. I'll be sure to let Boy know you forgive him for his hatred of chickpeas! 🙂 You GOTTA try the slow cooker method for your chickpeas girl!! It's where it is AT! Thanks for the comment love my dear! Cheers!! xoxo
This hummus looks delicious! Love the fajita flavour – so yummy! 🙂
Thank you so much, Jess! Cheers! 😉
I have several recipes that I made in November and December that still haven’t made it to my site yet…but will soon! Seasons and other foods just seem to get in the way! 🙂 This fajita hummus sounds AMAZING, Cheyanne! I’ve never had anything quite like this before, so I know I would devour this in about 2.5 seconds. Love the zesty flavors! Pinned!
Glad I’m not the only one who accidentally holds on to stuff! Can’t wait to see yours, Gayle! I know they will be delicious like everything on your site! 😉 Thanks so much for the kind comment and pin, friend! Cheers!
Love the GIF Cheyanne! Looks amazing!!
Hummus is the best! I can´t understand people that don´t like chickpeas…. 🙂
Happy week girly!! Xo
I don’t understand people who don’t like chickpeas either… and it’s weird that both my husband AND mother don’t like them! More for me, right? 😉 Thanks for the comment, girlfriend! Cheers!
How can anyone hate hummus? That is just crazy talk!
I love all kinds of hummus, but the crazier the flavours the better in my opinion.
I have shared this on Twitter as everyone has to see this. EVERYONE!!
Hahaha! I agree, Dannii! Craaaazy talk for sure! And I’m with ya, the crazier the hummus flavor, the better! Thanks so much for the comment and share, girl! Cheers!
This looks amazing, planning on making it for my anniversary!
I hope you love this as much as we do! Cheers and thank you so much for stopping by!
I love hummus – it tastes so much better homemade ♡ Your flavour combination sounds incredible, I am definitely giving this recipe a try.
Nothing beats homemade hummus, right? Thanks so much for the comment, Miriam! Cheers!
Ohhhh, everything I love about fajitas together in this hummus recipe? YES PLEASE! Seriously, I’m crazy about homemade hummus and make a batch nearly every week so this is definitely going on the inspiration list! Thank you so much for sharing this, pinned!
Have a good week dear Cheyanne!
We are cut from the same cloth, Vivian, because I MUST have homemade hummus at all times in the fridge! SO GOOD! Thanks for the comment, girlie! Cheers to a fabulous week!
I LOVE hummus – and I cannot wait to try this variation of it. I’m glad that you have found some balance at the moment. It really is the most beautiful gift in life.
Balance is a beautiful thing! Thanks so much for the comment and for stopping by, Liz! If you try this hummus I hope you love it as much as we did! Cheers!