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Hummus is a great thing to use in place of so many dairy products. I use it as a base for creamy pasta sauces, it makes a great sandwich spread, and of course it is very tasty on its own.

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Try it with my Homemade Whole Wheat Pita Recipe.

hummus recipe

I love serving hummus with a plate of veggies and toasted pita. It is a beautiful presentation and so easy to prepare.
hummus

You can add toasted pine nuts for some variety, fresh herbs, edamame…the combinations are endless.

 

Ingredients

  1. 16 0z. can garbanzo beans
  2. 1/4 cup of tahini
  3. 2 cloves of garlic
  4. juice of 1 lemon
  5. 2 tablespoons olive oil
  6. 1 teaspoon salt
  7. 1 teaspoon of cumin
  8. 2 tablespoons of water ( more or less based on desired texture)
  9. 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  10. 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)

Directions

  • Place everything except the sesame seeds in the food processor.
  • Pulse on low until a little bit chunky
  •  Add water tablespoon by tablespoon until desired consistency
  • Take out of food processor
  • Sprinkle with sesame seeds and paprika.
  • Store in airtight container in fridge for 5 days


Best Hummus Ever
Hummus is a great thing to use in place of so many dairy products. I use it as a base for creamy pasta sauces, it makes a great sandwich spread, and of course it is very tasty on its own.
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Cuisine: mediterranean
Recipe type: snack/spread
Serves: 2 cups
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Ingredients
  • 16 oz. can garbanzo beans
  • ¼ cup of tahini
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1teaspoon of cumin
  • 2 tablespoons of water ( more or less based on desired texture)
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
  1. Place everything except the sesame seeds in the food processor.
  2. Pulse on low until a little bit chunky
  3. Add water tablespoon by tablespoon until desired consistency
  4. Take out of food processor
  5. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and paprika.
  6. Store in airtight container in fridge for 5 days

 

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