After my fill of pastries, red meats, and rich butter and cream sauces these past two months, I must say I’ve been craving some healthy snacks. So for New Year’s Eve I made roasted red pepper hummus. I served it with some day old bread from French Meadow Bakery that I toasted in the oven (450 F for about 8 minutes), but it also is great with crackers or pita bread. Here’s what I do:
- 1 can garbanzo beans
- 3 Tbl olive oil
- 1 lemon or lime (squeezed)
- 2-3 garlic cloves, diced
- 1 tsp. cumin
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1/3 cup roasted red pepper
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. hot chili sauce
- dash red pepper flakes
Puree these ingredients in a food processor or blender. If it’s not smooth enough after blending for a while, add more tahini or olive oil. Season to taste.
This also is a great base on wraps. I made the wrap below by spreading some hummus on a whole wheat tortilla and then putting some spinach, parsley, grilled chicken, and tomatoes on top. Any other ideas for hummus?
Enjoy!
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