Hummus Extraordinaire!!! Recipe

Name: Hummus Extraordinaire!!!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas (AKA Garbanzo Beans); 4 garlic cloves (minced and then mashed); ⅔ cup tahini sauce (roasted, not raw, may substitute peanut butter); ⅓ cup lemon juice; ½ teaspoon salt (optional); ¼ cup olive oil; ½ cup water (if you prefer it less pasty); chipotle pepper; paprika; chili powder; red bell pepper; sun-dried tomato; dill; curry powder; cucumber; sunflower seeds; pine nuts (toasted); fresh parsley (chopped)

Servings: persons

2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas (AKA Garbanzo Beans)
4 garlic cloves (minced and then mashed)
⅔ cup tahini sauce (roasted, not raw, may substitute peanut butter)
⅓ cup lemon juice
½ teaspoon salt (optional)
¼ cup olive oil
½ cup water (if you prefer it less pasty)
chipotle pepper
paprika
chili powder
red bell pepper
sun-dried tomato
dill
curry powder
cucumber
sunflower seeds
pine nuts (toasted)
fresh parsley (chopped)

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In a food processor, gradually combine the mashed garlic, garbanzo beans, tahini, lemon juice, 1/2 cup water, and olive oil.
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Process until smooth.
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Add salt, starting at a half a teaspoon, to taste.
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Spoon into serving dish and sprinkle with toasted pine nuts and chopped parsley.
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TIP: Once youve added all the main ingredients, you have a basic hummus that is good all on its own.
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Now that you have your basic hummus you may wish to go nuts with some flavor!
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I personally like to add two or three chipotle peppers (a jalapeno is incredibly good, and quite spicy), some paprika for color, and a dash of onion powder.
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Sometimes I just add chili powder if Im lazy.
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Chopped scallions can also be quite charming, as well as fresh or dried red bell pepper.
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Experiment with dill too.
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Ive had great curry hummus, and fresh veggies like radish can sometimes be surprisingly good.
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Give it a try.
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You can try lots of seasonings this way, and youll surely find something you adore.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas (AKA Garbanzo Beans), 4 garlic cloves (minced and then mashed), ⅔ cup tahini sauce (roasted, not raw, may substitute peanut butter), ⅓ cup lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Hummus Extraordinaire!!! falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Hummus Extraordinaire!!!

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