Keto Cilantro Jalapeno Keto Hummus without Tahini

Hummus is a healthy, popular, and delicious go-to snack for many people. Flavored with cilantro and jalapeno, this version is one of the quickest Keto snack recipes that you will come across. It takes just 10 minutes to prepare and no cooking at all. This cilantro and jalapeno Keto hummus is also vegan, gluten-free, and Paleo-friendly, making it suitable for many diets.

Is hummus Keto?

Traditional hummus is made primarily of chickpeas, which are not Keto-friendly. All the remaining ingredients are Low Carb, contribute to the texture, and flavor the hummus. This hummus uses cauliflower instead of chickpeas, which makes for the ultimate Low Carb replacement. We have steamed the cauliflower to keep the flavor mild, but you can roast it if you like intense flavors. To complete this dip, we added other ingredients including avocado, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, olive oil, garlic, lime juice, salt, and pepper.

What to eat with hummus?

The best and healthiest option to eat with this Keto hummus would be raw veggies like cucumber, carrots, radish, celery, or broccoli. If you feel like indulging, you can prepare Keto kale chips or Keto chips to go with it.

How to replace tahini in Keto hummus?

Tahini is usually one of the key components when making hummus as it provides creaminess and a distinct nutty flavor. However, this hummus without tahini recipe uses avocado instead, which provides the fat needed to maintain the smooth texture of this dip. Other tahini substitutes include cashew butter and Greek yogurt.

Is hummus healthy?

Whether hummus is healthy or not depends on the ingredients used. This cilantro jalapeno hummus uses all whole food ingredients suitable for many diets. Consider using organic vegetables and herbs to ensure optimum quality.