Award Winning Hummus Recipe
A tangy blend of sesame seed paste which is called tahini, lemon, and puréed chickpeas, topped with jalapeno pesto, extra virgin olive oil, and sumac.
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Ingredients
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Hummus Base
Jalapeno Pesto
Garnish
Method
Hummus Base
Prepare the Chickpeas
Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas under cold water to remove excess sodium.
Blend the Ingredients
In a food processor, combine the drained chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and water. Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as necessary.
Adjust Consistency
If the hummus is too thick, add a little more water, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired consistency.
Jalapeno Pesto
Prepare the Jalapeno
Remove the seeds from the fresh jalapeno for less heat, if desired. Chop it coarsely.
Blend the Pesto
In a food processor, combine the chopped jalapeno, fresh basil leaves, pine nuts, olive oil, salt, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth. Taste and adjust salt and lemon juice as needed.
