This is a fantastic hummus recipe. It comes from "Dede's Mediterranean Kitchen" (dedemed.com) [sidenote: this is an incredible resource for all things Mediterranean!] I have made it many times, and every time, I figure for sure it will be enough, but it always gets snarfed down rather quickly, and I'm left wishing I'd made a second batch for backup. :-) I usually add a lot more garlic than the actual recipe calls for, and on occasion have roasted an entire head of garlic and use the whole thing. Alistair says the more garlic the better, but at a certain point, if using raw garlic, it becomes too sharp, which is why I opted for roasting it. This is also a great base for experimenting with flavoured hummus-- you could do roasted red pepper, cilantro/ lime/ cumin, 3 olive blend, sun-dried tomatoes, hot peppers, etc... if you can think of it, it can be done! :-)
Yummy Hummus
Ingredients:
¼ c. plain Greek yogurt
1 can garbanzo beans (chick peas), drained and rinsed
½ c. tahini (sesame seed paste)
½ c. fresh squeezed lemon juice
zest of 1 lemon (optional, for more "lemony" flavour)
2-3 cloves of garlic
½ tsp of salt
2 Tbsp water (if too thick)
3-4 fresh mint leaves
2 Tbsp fresh Italian parsley, chopped (for garnish)
1 tsp cayenne pepper or paprika (for garnish)
¼ c. olive oil (for garnish)
Directions:
Mix first 9 ingredients in food processor and blend until smooth and to desired thickness. Adjust seasonings to taste. Optional: Garnish with parsley, cayenne pepper and olive oil. Serve with fresh veggies, corn chips, rice chips, pita bread, etc.
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