Hummus - A Great Snack

Garlic/ Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Pat’s (No Longer Secret) Fat Free Recipe  

 

 

I have this healthy snack on hand all the time.   People who normally don't like hummus have told me they love this. (You can also use artichoke hearts, Kalamata Olives, and/or pine nuts in place of the red peppers if you prefer.)  Modify it as you like!!!

Ingredients :

15 oz. can of Garbanzo Beans (Drained and rinsed)  (Note: To get a creamy consistency like the hummus in the picture, pinch the skin off each bean.  It takes extra time but it is totally worth it.)

15 oz. can Cannellini Beans (Drained and rinsed) (Secret)

1 tsp. packed diced fresh garlic (about 1 large clove…add to taste.. remember go easy and  experiment)

 1/2 cup (Divided ( ¼ - ¼  ) of roasted red peppers in water DRAINED! ( It’s in the aisle with the pickles)  (optional – This really adds flavor.)

Juice of one lemon (Try ½ first then squeeze other half if desired.)

½ tsp. Chili Garlic Sauce  ( Find it in the Asian condiments section.  This gives it a good kick. )

1 -2 Tablespoons of Tahini Paste (Ground sesame seeds) (Optional, This is higher in fat, not advised if you are trying to reverse heart disease.)

¼ cup of very warm water (secret) for creamy texture.  Just a little at a time.  Stop when you like the thickness.

Salt and pepper to taste

Assembly:

1: Take one large clove of garlic, peal it and dice it finely  ( a little over one Tsp. packed)

2: Place all the ingredients except the warm water and ¼ cup of red pepper slices in a large food processor and put it on #1.  Then kick it up to 3 and let her work.  After about 1 minute drizzle in the warm water for creamy texture.  When finished, dice the ¼ cup of red pepper strips and stir into the hummus for texture.  (Add more to taste)  on top. 

Chill in the refrigerator until all the flavors are happy together … about 90 minutes.

Note: If you like Kalamata olives, in place of the roasted red peppers, take three olives and process… then dice up two more olives and mix by hand into the hummus after you have finished processing.

Serve with whole wheat Pita bread or raw veggies for a powerhouse of a snack!