Mom's Holiday Hummus
lisa de fazio
MEDIA NUTRITIONIST
GALLERY
Since I am half Italian and half Armenian, I would like to give you a favorite Middle Eastern recipe of mine. During the holidays and for birthday parties, my Armenian mother often makes a big bowl of Hummus for our family to dip pita bread in. This tasty dish is a very popular Middle Eastern appetizer. Hummus, on warmed pita bread, makes a great healthy snack and can also be used to replace mayo on sandwiches. Tahini, is like peanut butter, but made from sesame seeds; it is one of the most important parts of a hummus recipe and should never be substituted. However, it can be omitted if you like; but, then you won't be serving authentic Hummus...with warm pita bread either!
INGREDIENTS PER 15 -16 Oz. Can
I can chickpeas, strained; save liquid
1/ 4 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice (more to taste)
1/4 cup of Tahini
1 clove of garlic, crushed
1 tablespoons of olive oil
1/2 cup of chopped parsley
pinch of paprika
PREPARATION
Drain chickpeas and set aside liquid from can. Combine remaining ingredients in a food processor. Add about 1/4th cup of liquid from chickpeas or more to thin out. Blend until very smooth. Garnish with chopped parsley around edges of the serving plate, drizzle more olive oil on top of hummus and sprinkle pinch of paprika for color if desired. ~ Lisa
* Serves from 3 to 4 people. Double or triple ingredients for your larger parties!
Mom's Holiday Hummus!
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