Herb Garlic Hummus

Prep Time: 3 minutes

Cook Time: 5 Minutes

Servings: 4 to 6

Hummus is a cinch to make; a quick, traditional Middle Eastern recipe that we embellish by adding fresh spinach, herbs, and a squeeze of lemon. Our Herb Garlic Hummus is great as a dip or appetizer, but it’s also surprising delicious as a healthy substitute for mayo or mustard on any sandwich. .

Fresh spinach from the Appleseed’s Garden in Fayetteville, Arkansas not only gives our hummus a wonderfully rich green color, it’s also packed with Vitamins K, A, and C!

INGREDIENTS

¼ cup tahini
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
One (15-ounce) can of chickpeas, drained
½ cup fresh spinach, chopped
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
¼ cup fresh chives, chopped
1 large garlic clove, chopped
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Additional olive oil, whole chickpeas, and chopped herbs for garnish

TECHNIQUE

Chickpeas are earthy, delicious and high in protein - a great option for substituting meat in your diet.

1. Combine tahini, chickpeas (except for three or four) and lemon juice in the bowl of your food processor. Mix until well combined, approximately 30 seconds.

2. Add spinach, parsley, chives, chopped garlic and salt to the chickpea mixture, process for about 1 minute, pausing to scrape down the bowl if necessary. If mixture is too dry, add a bit of water or liquid from chickpea can.

3. Taste, season accordingly; continue mixing and slowly add olive oil, creating a light, creamy hummus.

4. Place hummus into a serving bowl. Drizzle additional olive oil and garnish with remaining chickpeas and fresh chopped herbs. Serve with fresh radishes, carrots, celery, toasted pita, bread, or lahvosh.