SPICEY HUMMUS

Yields 1 ½ cups

 

Sometimes when I get in a healthy mood (wish it was all the time) and today is one of those days. Hummus is an easy way to fill your body with some protein, good carbs and good fats.

 

It is easy to change it up. You can add ¼ - ½ cup of different items (think, roasted bell pepper, peas, artichoke hearts, beets, black eyed peas, carrots, edamame the skies the limit). 

 

Also consider changing up the herbs and spices. Instead of cilantro, use basil, chives, or parsley.

 

For the garbanzos, try white beans, edamame, black beans, peas- again don’t limit yourself.

 

Today’s version is a spicy hummus.

 

INGREDIENTS:

16 ounce can low sodium garbanzo beans/chickpeas (drained and rinsed)

¼ cup tahini (sesame paste)

1 small jalapeno chili diced

1 large clove of garlic (minced)

1/8 large white onion (minced)

3 tablespoons cilantro (leaves and stems)

3 tablespoons lime juice (lemon works too)

1 teaspoon garlic salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

2 tablespoons good olive oil

½ teaspoon red chili powder (plus more to garnish)

Sprinkling of nuts for garnish (optional)

 

PREPARATION:

• In a food processor add garbanzos, tahini, jalapeno, garlic, onion, cilantro lime juice, salt, pepper – blend until almost smooth. I like a little texture in mine. 
• If too stiff add a tablespoon or two of water.
• Put into a small bowl, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle on some nuts and enjoy with fresh veggies, pita chips or pretzels.