Classic Hummus with 4 Exciting Variations- Very High Protein!
Author: Linda Davis
Recipe type: Spread, Dip
Cuisine: Californian
Prep time:
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Serves:: 6 Yields: 1½ Cup
Give these exciting variations a try!
Ingredients:
1 (15oz) can Chickpeas, drained, + ¼ C of liquid reserved
2 T Lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
2 T Tahini
½ t Ground cumin
1 clove Garlic, peeled
½ t Kosher sea salt
1 T Extra-virgin olive oil + more to garnish
Paprika, to garnish (optional)
Directions:
Put the chickpeas, lemon juice, tahini, cumin, garlic and salt into a food processor and puree until smooth.
With the motor running, slowly pour in the oil in a steady stream and puree again.
If the mixture is too thick, add some of the reserved chickpea liquid, or water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
To serve, transfer the hummus to a serving bowl and drizzle some olive oil over the top. Garnish with a sprinkling of paprika and a drizzle of olive oil, if desired.
Serve.
Hummus can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Hummus Variations:
Honey/Mustard Hummus: Add 3 T Honey, and 3 T Dijon Mustard + more to garnish, if desired.
Green Hummus: Add 1½ C Baby spinach, ¾ C Baby Arugula, 6 T Cilantro + more to garnish.
Beet/Dill Hummus: Add ¾ C Cooked baby beets, ½ t Fresh chopped dill, and garnish with feta cheese and more dill, as desired.
Sriracha Hummus: Add 3 T Sriracha chili sauce, 1 t Red pepper flakes, 1 more clove garlic, garnish with more flakes, if desired.
Recipe by My Sweet California Life at /classic-hummus-with-4-exciting-variations-very-high-protein/