I absolutely love hummus! It's one of my go-to snacks and will even it is as a meal when hubby's out of town. In case you have no clue what hummus is, bless your heart, it's a smooth and savory Middle Eastern dip that's healthy and filling. It took me A LOT of tries to find a hummus recipe that I liked and could make multiple times and it taste the same each time...the only thing I play around with is the tomatoes - sometimes I use roasted red peppers, roasted garlic, or just toss in some fresh herbs like parsley and dill. There are tons of varieties on the market, and I'll admit, it's easier to just grab a container of it at the grocery store, but it won't taste as good as home made and it's not as good for you because of the preservatives they have to include. Try this simple recipe...Ingredients:
6-8 oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
1 can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
1 T. tahini
juice of 1 lemon
4 T. extra virgin olive oil
salt to taste
fresh ground pepper to taste
Directions:
Combine everything in a food processor and process until smooth, adjusting the oil to create the consistency that you like. Add salt and pepper to taste. If you like it spicy you can toss in a few red pepper flakes or some cayenne pepper.
It's delicious served with toasted pita bread, fresh veggies, or corn chips. Also really good as a sandwich spread.
Enjoy!!
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