Hummus is a FAVORITE because I love it’s smoky and light-spicy flavors. It’s the perfect pair for warm pita bread and fresh veggies. It’s great for parties especially if your guests have dietary restrictions as hummus is found to be the nutritious. Chickpeas support weight loss and packed loads of fiber which is great for your digestive health. Experimenting with the different flavors of hummus is limitless!
Put chickpeas, garlic, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, water, tahini paste and lemon juice in a blender or food processor and process until you get a stiff paste.
With the machine still running, add the olive oil and process until creamy and smooth. Season with salt.
Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with olive oil and pinch of paprika or cayenne pepper.
Green Herbs Hummus
Put chickpeas, garlic, ground cumin, cilantro, parsley, water, tahini paste and lemon juice in a blender or food processor and process until you get a stiff paste.
With the machine still running, add the olive oil and process until creamy and smooth. Season with salt.
Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with olive oil and chopped herbs.
Sundried Tomato Hummus
Put chickpeas, garlic, ground cumin, paprika, water, sundried tomatoes, tahini paste and lemon juice in a blender or food processor and process until you get a stiff paste.
With the machine still running, add the olive oil and process until creamy and smooth. Season with salt.
Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with olive oil and chopped sundried tomatoes.