Jalapeño and Lime Hummus

Traditional hummus, this is not. It isn't your typical hummus seasoned with tahini, the sesame paste usually found in most hummus recipes. Instead, this is a Southwestern inspired take on hummus - a base of chickpeas with jalapeños, garlic, lime juice, peanut butter, cilantro and some extra seasonings acting as the supporting players. Feel free to make this as spicy as you want - add extra jalapeños or crushed red pepper flakes to boost the heat. If serving to a 'tame' crowd, follow the base recipe. This is excellent with crudités or crackers - it's also a naturally healthy and gluten-free recipe!

Jalapeño and Lime Hummus

1 (16 oz.) can reduced sodium or no salt added chickpeas, chilled then rinsed and drained

1 - 2 tbsp. Smuckers Natural creamy peanut butter

3 cloves fresh garlic

2 heaping tbsp. pickled jalapeños, or more to taste

1 - 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

2 tbsp. fresh cilantro leaves, or more to taste

Juice of 1 large lime

Pinch of cumin, to taste

Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes, to taste

Pinch of sea or kosher salt, to taste

Combine all of the ingredients in a food processor until smooth. Taste for seasonings, then spoon into a bowl and serve immediately or chill until ready to serve.

Makes about 3 cups