SPICY CILANTRO LIME HUMMUS

Filed under Appetizers
Ingredients
1 (16-ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1/3 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/3 cup firmly packed chopped fresh cilantro
Salt and pepper, to taste

DirectionsProcess all ingredients plus 2 tablespoons water in a food processor for 1 to 2 minutes or until smooth, stopping once to scrape down sides. Transfer to a bowl. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours before serving. 

Let's Dish
There are many variations on traditional hummus, and this is one of my favorites.  I thought it would be too spicy with all that red pepper, but it really isn't.  Hummus is always good with veggies, but I like it best with homemade pita chips.  It makes a great, healthy lunch and keeps well in the refrigerator for several days. I like to drizzle it with some additional olive oil just before serving.

Who Dished It Up First
Adapted from allrecipes.com.

3 comments:

  1. Seriously- I'm thinking I may have to try this. Soon. Maybe my friend Celeste would like to invite me for lunch tomorrow..... ;o) Thanks Sugar for the yummies!!

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  2. Seriously- I'm thinking I may have to try this. Soon. Maybe my friend Celeste would like to invite me for lunch tomorrow..... ;o) Thanks Sugar for the yummies!!

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  3. DEE-VINE! I made it last night. Easy and so yum! Although I did have to look up how to make pita chips.... (I know, easy but I wasn't sure of the temp and time...) Definitely 4.5 stars for me as I'm trying to drastically reduce the amount of meat I'm eating and moving over to more beans and veggies and grains.

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