hummus
Easy Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
03/08/10
Wow. What a week. I barely cooked as my free time was filled up with other commitments. This means we ate up all the leftovers (and then some) and it means that I desparately needed to get to the grocery store for the fresh stuff.
When time is short and demanding, it is great to have some quick recipes that are satisfying. Like soups using frozen veggies and canned tomatoes or beans or creative sandwiches that use up bits and pieces of leftovers. This will keep you from running to the nearest processed food for sustanance.
Hummus makes a great snack or appetizer, but it also makes a great spread on wraps or sandwiches instead of mayo or mustard. Hummus is actually the arabic word for chickpea. It is part of many cultures but probably most often attributed to arabic or mediterranean cuisine. The origin of hummus is unclear as it has been around for thousands of years. Chickpeas were one of the first in Mesopotamia, blah, blah, blah.....All I really know is that I love hummus.
Just six ingredients and one dish are all that is required to produce my favorite hummus. If using canned garbanzos, try to use the Eden brand of garbanzos as they are BPA free.
The process is simple. Place all ingredients in a food processor and blend unitll smooth. Serve at room temperature or chill for about 30 minutes.
Ingredient List:
1 1/2 cup cooked garbanzos or one 14 oz can
1 garlic clove
juice of one lemon
one tablespoon tahini
1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
1 or 2 roasted red peppers
Note: You can add olive oil to the mix, but I do not think it is needed when you add other flavors.
Living a life of personal balance, moderation, education, and connection.
When time is short and demanding, it is great to have some quick recipes that are satisfying. Like soups using frozen veggies and canned tomatoes or beans or creative sandwiches that use up bits and pieces of leftovers. This will keep you from running to the nearest processed food for sustanance.
Hummus makes a great snack or appetizer, but it also makes a great spread on wraps or sandwiches instead of mayo or mustard. Hummus is actually the arabic word for chickpea. It is part of many cultures but probably most often attributed to arabic or mediterranean cuisine. The origin of hummus is unclear as it has been around for thousands of years. Chickpeas were one of the first in Mesopotamia, blah, blah, blah.....All I really know is that I love hummus.
Just six ingredients and one dish are all that is required to produce my favorite hummus. If using canned garbanzos, try to use the Eden brand of garbanzos as they are BPA free.
The process is simple. Place all ingredients in a food processor and blend unitll smooth. Serve at room temperature or chill for about 30 minutes.
Ingredient List:
1 1/2 cup cooked garbanzos or one 14 oz can
1 garlic clove
juice of one lemon
one tablespoon tahini
1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
1 or 2 roasted red peppers
Note: You can add olive oil to the mix, but I do not think it is needed when you add other flavors.
Living a life of personal balance, moderation, education, and connection.
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