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Hummus

2/3/2014

 
Hummus

1 – 16 oz can of chickpeas (about 2 cups) rinsed
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons tahini
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
½ teaspoon ground cumin
Salt to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
Sprinkling of hot or sweet paprika
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley

Add the rinsed chickpeas to a food processor or blender and add the lemon juice, tahini, garlic, cumin and salt.  Puree until smooth adding 2 to 3 tablespoons of water as needed to obtain a soft, creamy consistency.  Remove to a serving bowl and garnish with olive oil, paprika and fresh parsley. Serve with warm pita bread.

Hummus is a Middle Eastern chickpea and sesame dip.  In Egypt, it is flavored with cumin.  You can also add other flavorings such as fresh parsley & scallions or sun dried tomatoes.

Recipe from the Joy of Cooking.

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    Authors:

    Dr. Julia Wray

    Doctor of Chiropractic

    Rebecca Haines

    Certified Holistic Health Coach


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