There's nothing more appetizing than some fresh homemade hummus. It serves great as a snack in between meals. Eat it with crackers, carrots or broccoli florets. Hummus is high in iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6 and folate. An excellent source of dietary fiber and protein.
Ingredients:
• 1 c. of chickpeas, either canned or cooked
• 1/4 c. water
• 5 T. lemon juice
• 2 T. (raw or roasted) tahini
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 t. salt
• 3 T. olive oil
• 1 t. paprika
• handful of pine nuts
1. Blend the chickpeas, water, lemon juice, tahini, olive oil and garlic until smooth, about 5 minutes.
2. Add salt to taste.
3. Garnish with a dash of olive oil, a sprinkle of paprika and roasted or raw pine nuts.
