Hummus!
Smooth and creamy. The perfect snack with some raw veggies. Variations on this are endless: paprika, mint, basil, turmeric, basically any herb or spice that you like or toss in some other roasted veggie like red peppers.
- Prep Time: 10 Minutes
- Cook Time: 10 Minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Food Processor
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
- One 15 ounce can ( ~ 2 cups) drained canned chickpeas (or cook your own)
- 2 Tbsp tahini
- 1 medium clove garlic, minced & sautéed
- 3 Tbsp e.v. olive oil
- 2 Tbsp water
- 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Bring a pan to medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook ~ 1-2 minutes or until fragrant. Don’t let the garlic brown as it will taste bitter.
- Add all ingredients into food processor
or blender
. Blend until smooth (let the food processor run for at least a minute or two). Scrape down the sides and run the processor again. Add more water or Lemon Juice to make creamier or tangier if desired.
- Add sea salt to taste and drizzle a little olive oil over the top. Spread over or use as a dip for bread and veggies. Happy Eating! Beckie
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. Blend until smooth (let the food processor run for at least a minute or two). Scrape down the sides and run the processor again. Add more water or Lemon Juice to make creamier or tangier if desired.Notes
- Don’t want to dirty a pan? Skip sauteing the garlic and add it in raw.
- Add pomegranate kernels or toasted pine nuts to the top if you want to up your game.
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- An affordable and great food processor
- Vitamix blender
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Keywords: Hummus, Garbanzo Beans, Beans, Chickpeas, Lemon, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian, Appetizer
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