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Elizabeth’s Recipe Of The Week

July 6, 2011 at 2:29 am Leave a comment

Hummus

1 16oz can of chickpeas
2 cloves garlic, crushed
4 Tbls lemon juice (adjust to taste)
1 1/2 Tbls tahini
1/2-1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
2 Tbls olive oil
optional-add red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper for a spicy version

Drain chickpeas.
In a food processor add garlic and beans pulse until chopped.
Add remaining ingredients and blend until creamy and smooth. If necessary add water or vegetable stock to thin the hummus.
Add salt and/or optional ingredients to taste.

Use as a spread on sandwiches or place in a bowl and add serve with vegetables or warm whole wheat pita bread.

Enjoy!!!

Elizabeth Goldstein MS, RD, CDN

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