HUMMUS TAHINI
Instructions:
- This paste of chickpeas and sesame butter tastes delicious, is packed with protein and fiber, and will make you forget all about butter when topping your favorite bread. It’s a staple in our house and a favorite at parties. Kids love it, too, as a welcome alternative to the peanut-butter-and-jelly rut.
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed well in a colander
- ½ cup tahini (sesame paste)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, peeled
- Juice from ½ fresh lemon
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- Combine chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil in a food processor fitted with a steel blade.
- Process until smooth.
- Put hummus into a bowl and sprinkle parsley over the top.
- Serve with wedges of pita, slices of baguette, or even corn chips!
- Or spread on bread or even half a bagel and top with fresh spinach for a delicious, nutrient-dense sandwich.