Shouldn’t I be posting homemade cookies, breads, sweet rolls and scones?
Totally.
BUT, ’tis the season for gathering with friends and family and you don’t always have to have sweets, right?
This hummus is awesome because you can personalize it. If you want spicy, add cayenne pepper (carefully!)
If you want zesty, add pesto or more garlic and lemon juice. Serve with pita chips, veggies or anything else you like to put hummus on.
To start:
1/4 C Sesame Paste (Tahini)
1 can garbanzo beans (drained but keep the liquid)
Olive oil
1-2 TBSP Lemon Juice
1-2 TBSP minced garlic in jar
Salt to taste
1-2 TBSP jarred giardiniera (don’t know what that is? Click here for ideas)
*a splash of the giardiniera juice from jar
1. Add everything above to a large food processor. Process until well combined. Add olive oil and tiny splashes of the garbanzo bean juice until smooth and creamy. You can also add lemon juice for texture as well but the olive oil is what gets it creamiest. Process until very smooth. Taste and add salt or any spice you like. If you need to, add a little bit more tahini, you shouldn’t have to if you’re tasting as you go.
*Best after it sits in the refrigerator for a bit*
Peace, Love and Garlic!