Sunday, September 25, 2011

Creamy Hummus

Creamy Hummus

1- 15 oz. can chickpeas-{garbanzo Beans}rinsed and drained.
1 cup tahini (sesame seed paste) or peanut butter
1/2 tsp. finely shredded lemon peel
3 Tbsp. lemon juice
4 cloves peeled garlic
1/4 tsp.salt
1/8 o 1/4 tsp.cayenne pepper
Chopped tomatoes  and/or chives
1- In a food processor combine chickpeas,  tahini, lemon peel, lemon juice. salt, and 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper.  Cover and process til smooth, adding enough water to reach desired consistency Spoon into a serving bowl.
2- Refrigerate up to 48 hours.  To serve, top with chopped tomatoes, chives, a drizzle of olive oil and additional cayenne pepper.

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