Mediterranean Hummus

Mediterranean Hummus – Healthy hummus, fresh taste at home that mixes up in just minutes using the food processor.

Hummus. At first I had no idea what it was. Then I tried a store bought variety at a friend’s house. Eh. I could have cared less if I ever had hummus again in my life.

Then I happened to try a sample of  Mediterranean humus at a store and I thought, ‘Mmm, this is pretty good stuff.” So I tried to duplicate it at home. I’m entering the new world of hummus lovers. My daughter and I love it. All the boys in the house do not eat hummus. So I guess you’re either a hummus lover or a hummus despiser.(We’re not allowed to say hate in our house.)

Well if you like hummus or think there’s any potential for you, give this one a try. I’ll definitely be putting it on my favorites list here.

Mediterranean Hummus

Melanie - Carmel Moments

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Prep Time 10 mins

Total Time 10 mins

Ingredients

  

• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 15.5 oz can of garbanzo beans/chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 lemon freshly squeezed
• 1 1/2 Tbsp tahini paste
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp cumin
• 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
• 2 Tbsp olive oil I used the mediterranean blend of oil from Costco
• Fresh parsley for garnish
• Paprika for garnish

Instructions

 

• In food processor pulse garlic until minced. Add chickpeas/garbanzo beans, lemon juice, salt, tahini paste, cayenne pepper and cumin. Process until fairly smooth. While processing add olive oil through top chute. Process until complete smooth.
• Scoop into a bowl and garnish with parsley and paprika. Serve with veggies, pita chips, crackers, pretzels, etc.

Notes

I found tahini paste at a local Indian store. Check your local grocery store they may keep it in stock.

Use lemon juice freshly squeezed from a lemon. Tastes much better.

I use the mini bowl that came with my food processor and it works perfectly for this recipe.

Blessings and love sent your way,

Melanie