Quick Lemon Hummus (w/o tahini paste)

Phoenix_Rising

Credit for this recipe goes to Kami on her blog dated Feb 4, 2010: http://www.nobiggie.net

"This recipe is from Art Smith's cookbook Kitchen Life, which is an awesome cookbook. It's full of so many helpful tips from grocery shopping to staples you should always have on hand in your pantry. If you need some motivation in the kitchen, you would love it.

This recipe for hummus is so great because it substitutes peanut butter for tahini paste (ground sesame seeds), which is normally in most hummus recipes. So it saves you a trip to the specialty market. Who doesn't have peanut butter on hand?!"



Quick Lemon Hummus

1 - 15oz. Can Garbanzo Beans (Chick Peas) - drained with liquid reserved
3 TBL. Creamy Peanut Butter
1 Lemon zested
3 TBL. Fresh Lemon Juice
1/2 tsp. Ground Cumin
1 clove of Garlic minced
1/4 Cup Olive Oil (EVOO)
Salt & Cayenne Pepper to taste

Combine in a food processor. With the machine running add oil and bean liquid to make it smooth at the end.

♥Faerie♥

I must try this, thanks for sharing!

Phoenix_Rising

I'm thinking you can mix it up a bit, but I've heard many people talk about being allergic to tahini and unable to eat hummus due to the allergy. Hoping this might work for them.

♥Faerie♥

That would suck! I LOVE tahini! But this sounds very interesting, so I'm gonna try it this weekend!

kermiehiho

And peanut butter doesn't stand out taste-wise?

Phoenix_Rising

And peanut butter doesn't stand out taste-wise?

No clue. I haven't made it. I'm not a fan of lemon flavored stuff, generally. :blushing: Maybe the chickpeas and lemon taper the peanut butter flavor??

mavsfan2009

yum!