Hummus Recipe

Inspired by Root

Time30m

Serves4

cucumber, red onions, tomato, balsamic

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Ingredients

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Hummus Base

1 cups Canned Chickpeas

1/2 cups Tahini

2 tbs olive oil

3 tbs ReaLemon lemon juice

2 cloves Garlic cloves

1 tsp Ground cumin

1/2 tsp Celtic sea salt

2 tbs water

Toppings

1 medium Cucumber

1/2 medium red onion

1 medium tomato

2 tbs Aged balsamic vinegar

Method

Prepare Hummus

Blend the Base

In a food processor, combine the canned chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic cloves, ground cumin, salt, and water. Blend until smooth and creamy. If the mixture is too thick, add a little more water until you reach your desired consistency.

Taste and Adjust

Taste the hummus and adjust the seasoning as needed, adding more salt, lemon juice, or garlic to taste.

Prepare Toppings

Chop the Vegetables

Dice the cucumber, red onion, and tomato into small pieces.

Mix with Balsamic

In a small bowl, combine the diced cucumber, red onion, tomato, and balsamic vinegar. Toss gently to coat the vegetables.

Serve

Plate the Hummus

Spread the hummus onto a serving platter or bowl, and top it with the balsamic vegetable mixture. Drizzle with additional olive oil if desired and serve with pita bread or vegetable sticks.