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I am back to my semi-low-carb, low fat way of eating now that the holidays have passed. Since I am also a chronic snacker, always looking for a new, healthy goodie. This years is hummus.
This is the best recipe I've found:
Mix the following together in blender (or food processor, if you have one):
1 can of garbanzo beans
1/2 tsp. (or less) tahini
3 - 5 cloves garlic (we like it hot)
jalapeno to taste (cayenne, or whatever you like, if you like, for hotness)
comino to taste (I use about 1/2 tsp.)
lemon or lime juice, I use a small lime or 1/2 of a large one
Some jalapenos are hotter than others, and some (which we used to grew
but have since given up on) are on a par with bell peppers, so use your
own judgment and taste buds.
The Lebanese delis in this area make a pool of olive oil in the
blob of hummus and, I believe, also put olive oil in the hummus. I
leave it out to cut down on the fat content; the tahini could also
be eliminated, but a little bit does give a nice blend of flavors.
This is great as a dip for the traditional pita bread (whole wheat,
of course), but is also good with your favorite crackers or vegies,
some people even use it as a sandwich spread. Little or no fat, lots
of flavor, good food.
Add/delete according to your own taste buds. 5 cloves of garlic is a
bit much for some people. When I used especially large cloves, it was
a bit much for us! But we managed to eat it anyway.
Anyone else make their own? Favorite recipes?
This is the best recipe I've found:
Mix the following together in blender (or food processor, if you have one):
1 can of garbanzo beans
1/2 tsp. (or less) tahini
3 - 5 cloves garlic (we like it hot)
jalapeno to taste (cayenne, or whatever you like, if you like, for hotness)
comino to taste (I use about 1/2 tsp.)
lemon or lime juice, I use a small lime or 1/2 of a large one
Some jalapenos are hotter than others, and some (which we used to grew
but have since given up on) are on a par with bell peppers, so use your
own judgment and taste buds.
The Lebanese delis in this area make a pool of olive oil in the
blob of hummus and, I believe, also put olive oil in the hummus. I
leave it out to cut down on the fat content; the tahini could also
be eliminated, but a little bit does give a nice blend of flavors.
This is great as a dip for the traditional pita bread (whole wheat,
of course), but is also good with your favorite crackers or vegies,
some people even use it as a sandwich spread. Little or no fat, lots
of flavor, good food.
Add/delete according to your own taste buds. 5 cloves of garlic is a
bit much for some people. When I used especially large cloves, it was
a bit much for us! But we managed to eat it anyway.
Anyone else make their own? Favorite recipes?
I love the stuff but am usually too busy to bother making it, so I usually buy the Tribe of Two Sheiks brand. I love the roasted red pepper one. I do have a couple of recipes and will have to search them out.
