Mediteranian Hummus
Why buy hummus when you can make it so easily? This is a great and versatile recipe. You can use it to make several different types of hummus.
ingredients
Basic Hummus- 2 cups canned garbanzo beans, drained
- 1/3 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tsp. salt
- 2 cloves garlic, halved
- 1 Tbs. olive oil
- 1 pinch of paprika
- 1 tsp. minced fresh parsley
- Red Pepper Hummus:
- 1 4 oz. jar roasted red peppers
- 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
- Mediterranean Olive Hummus:
- 1/3 cup pitted Spanish Manzanilla olives
- 1 1/2 tsp. chopped fresh basil
- 1 tsp. cilantro leaves
- Smokey Chipotle Hummus:
- 1 canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
- 1 1/2 tsp. cumin
- 1 7 oz. jar roasted red bell peppers, drained
- 6 oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- ground black pepper to taste
- Sun Dried Tomato Hummus:
- 1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained
- 1/4 cup finely shredded fresh basil
directions
- 1
Place the garbanzo beans, tahini, lemon juice, salt and garlic (and any optional add-ons) in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Transfer mixture to a serving bowl.
- 2
Serve with vegetables, pita wedges, crackers, or chips.
Source: Tamara Brown


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