Hummus is a delicious spread made from chickpeas(garbanzo beans). A popular and nutritious food for thousands of years in Africa and the Mediterranean, hummus has made its way into the supermarkets, restaurants, and homes in America as convenient and tasty snack. Hummus is very easy to make and can save you time, money, and effort in the kitchen. Endless varieties of hummus can be created from the basic ingredients of chickpeas, olive oil, lemon, and salt, and it can be eaten as a spread or dip with bread, veggies, or crackers. Many hummus recipes use tahini(sesame seed paste) as an added ingredient, but it is not necessary. I like to eat it in my salads and pita sandwiches. Light, easy to digest, yet filling, hummus is a good source of fiber, protein, carbohydrates, minerals, and B vitamins.
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Recipe:
1 can garbanzo beans, drained
juice from 1/2 lemon
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil(cold pressed)
1 clove garlic
1/2 teaspoon celtic or himalayan sea salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped chives
2 0unces distilled water
Place all ingredients into food processor or blender. Blend on low for 3o seconds or pulse to get all ingredients mixed, then puree for 2-3 minutes or until smooth consistency is achieved. If you desire a smoother spread add a few tablespoons of water at a time. Give it a taste test before pouring into container and add more salt if needed.
Garnish with chives, cilantro, parsley, or olives and sprinkle a little crushed red pepper for a sumptuous presentation. Serve with pita, tortilla chips, naan, as a side or main dish with salad or cut veggies.
Garbanzos are not only for hummus. They can be added to soups, curries, salad, stews, and casseroles. Check out this easy dish:
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