Middle Eastern Hummus
Author: ©2013 Maryann Ridini Spencer
Serves: 2.5 cups
- 2 c. canned chick peas
- 4 garlic cloves, diced
- ⅓ c. water or liquid from chickpeas
- ⅓ c. tahini (sesame paste)
- 2 tsp. peanut butter
- 1 tsp. salt
- 5 T. lemon juice (to taste)
- ½ tsp. organic extra virgin olive oil
- red chili pepper flakes (to taste)
- ½ tsp. smoked paprika (for more kick, add 1 tsp. smoked paprika)
- Place all the ingredients into a food processor and blend well. Add in more lemon juice, pepper flakes and smoked paprika to taste).
- Serve with warm pita, freshly cut vegetables and a bit of extra virgin olive oil (optional).
If you put the hummus in the fridge, and the mix is a bit stiff, stir in a bit more extra virgin olive oil to desired smooth consistency.
Recipe by at https://maryannridinispencer.com/middle-eastern-hummus/
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