Spicy Hummus

 

If you have tried hummus and not liked it, thinking it was bland and boring, it is probably because it was bland and boring.  This hummus recipe is not spicy hot, but is rich with flavor.  This is a recipe that uses a lot of those spices you have been learning to use!

Ingredients:

2 cups cooked garbanzo beans

2 cloves fresh garlic, minced

1/4 cup mild organic olive oil

1/4 cup tahini (sold by the nut butters)

1 Tbl. fresh lemon juice

1 tsp ground cumin

3/4 tsp sea salt

1/2 tsp coriander

1/2 tsp paprika

1/4 tsp turmeric

1/4 tps freshly ground black pepper

~ 2 Tbl filtered water

Garnish:  fresh parsley or fresh cilantro, paprika, red pepper flakes, pine nuts.  (Roasted red bell pepper and fresh basil are also excellent garnishes - I did not have any this time).



Place all ingredients, except the filtered water, in a food processor and puree.  Add the filtered water, 1 Tbl at a time, until you have a creamy texture. 



Place in bowl and garnish with paprika, fresh parsley or cilantro, red pepper flakes and pine nuts.  Serve with items such as fresh herbs, red onion, jalapeno, chives, carrots, crackers, etc.