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*Hummus Recipe with Variations*

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Can Organic Chickpeas (or soaked and cooked 1.5 - 2 Cups Chickpeas or Chole)
  • 2 TBS Dry roasted Sesame seeds, powdered
  • 2-4 Garlic cloves
  • Juice of 1 Lime or Lemon
  • 1-2 Jalapenos (optional)
  • 2-4 Green Chilis (optional)
  • Salt to taste
  • Chickpea water (aquafaba)

Instructions
 

  • Grind all ingredients to a food processor or blender until creamy smooth! Add the Chickpea water as required or additional plain water as required. Adjust all flavorings to your taste!
  • Enjoy with Veggie Sticks - Carrot, Bell Pepper, Zucchini, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Oil free Pita Chips, Oil Free Butter free crackers etc.
  • Variations:
    Make with different kinds of Beans - Black chickpeas (kala Chana), Black beans, Cannelini beans, Pinto beans, Red Kidney beans, Black eyed peas etc.
  • Flavorings:
    Spicy: Jalapenos, Green Chilis, Cayene pepper, Red chili powder, Red Pepper flakes, Siracha or any other spicy flavoring of your choice.
  • Herbs: Cilantro Flavored, Garlic Flavored, Roasted Garlic Flavored, Cilantro Flavored, Mint Flavored, Kale Flavored, Sun dried Tomato flavored, Pesto Flavored, Spinach flavored etc.
  • Thin it down with water, adjust flavorings to make a delicious salad dressing.
    Ask family members to come up with their favorite flavor!!!
    Thin it down to make an *excellent Salad Dressing*! Just adjust spices!
    Make often, enjoy often with raw veggies!!!