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Hummus

Wonderful as a dip for chips, crackers, and vegetables, hummus can also be used as a spread for sandwiches and wraps, or as “cheese” on pizza.

Hummus

Ingredients

  • 30 ounces (4 cups) garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
  • 1/3 cup 100% pure organic lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup tahini, or cashew butter, or nut/seed butter of choice, or bean butter, or rutabaga butter
  • 2 garlic cloves, or 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 pinch sea salt
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons spice(s) of choice, such as chopped jalapenos, roasted red peppers, Italian seasoning (Frontier®)

Method

  1. Drain garbanzo beans into colander; rinse thoroughly; shake off excess water.
  2. Pour beans into food processor or blender; add lemon juice and bean butter; blend.
  3. While blending, add garlic, sea salt, cayenne pepper, and spice(s) of choice; blend until very smooth.

Use immediately, or pour into airtight storage container and refrigerate up to 5 days. Servings: 4 cups. Prep Time: 10 minutes.

Serve as spread on crackers or bread, or as a dip for fresh vegetables.

To freeze: scoop into plastic freezer bag; lay sealed bag flat on plate or small baking sheet; place baking sheet in freezer; remove sheet once package is completely frozen. Store up to 3 months.