One of the most delicious snacks that is becoming extremely popular, because of its taste and the fact that it’s a healthy food, is hummus. There are so many different flavors of hummus, and different vegetables you can add to it. But the basic recipe is extremely quick and simple, taking no more than 10 minutes to make, and you’ll probably find yourself making hummus more than spending money on it! While this is the basic recipe, there are many ideas of possible flavors you may want to add.
What you will need:
1 can (15 ounces) of chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
1 garlic clove, peeled and smashed
1/4 cup of lemon juice (equivalent to 1 large lemon)
1/4 cup of roasted tahini
1/4 cup of water (more may be needed)
2 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil (more may be needed depending on taste preference)
A pinch of salt (more may be needed depending on taste preference)
Possible Vegetable Additions:
1/2 – 3/4 cup of roasted red peppers
1 can (14 ounces) of artichokes (remove liquid)
1/2 package (10 ounces) of frozen spinach, thawed and drained (usually added with artichokes)
3 tablespoons of sun dried tomatoes in oil (typically mixed with several basil leaves)
4 ounces of fresh jalapeño peppers with seeds removed (usually mixed with cayenne pepper)
Mix each of the items (of the basic recipe), and any additional vegetables in a blender or food processor until it is smooth. If it is too thick, add more water, one tablespoon at a time, until the texture is smooth and creamy. This recipe makes approximately 1 and 1/2 cups of hummus (more depending on the veggies added).
