Cooking in the Smart Kitchen

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Thursday, July 29, 2010

Spicy Hummus


Spicy Hummus
Adapted from the SMARTKitchen

SERVES: 3-4

Comment: Hummus makes a protein rich dip for baby carrots and celery. Serve as a snack or serve with whole-wheat pita and a salad for a complete meal!

Ingredients:
1 can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/3 cup of tahini
3 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice
3 tablespoons of water
1 tablespoon of water
¾ teaspoon of ground cumin
½ teaspoon of cayenne pepper
2 garlic cloves, crushed
Salt and pepper to taste



Directions:
Add all the above ingredients to a food processor and puree together. Serve with fresh celery, baby carrots and wholegrain pita bread!
Serve with chopped fresh cilantro and a swirl of olive oil on top!

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