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From:	Deborah (Recipes.vegsource.com)
Subject:	To hummus may concern...
Date:	December 16, 2009 at 1:52 pm PST

In Reply to: Hummus recipe ideas? posted by Mike on December 16, 2009 at 9:47 am:

DEB'S HUMMUS ASSORTMENT

Hummus

1 can chick peas, drained, mashed and whipped
1/2 cup tahini (sesame paste)
1 - 3 Tbs olive oil (opt)
1 -3 Tbs smoked sesame oil (opt)
1 Tbs pressed garlic (or more, to taste)
1 tsp lemon juice
Chopped cilantro to taste (opt)
Chopped oregano to taste (opt)

Mix all; Chill.

Serve with pita triangles or crackers.

TIP:
For more "kick", add hot sauce or minced hot
peppers to taste.

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Black Bean Hummus

In above recipe, use 1 can black beans (or 1 & 1/2
cups cooked), drained, mashed
and whipped.

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Red Pepper Hummus

1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained, or 1 & 1/2
cups cooked chickpeas
4 -oz jar roasted red peppers, drained
3 Tbs lemon juice
2 Tbs tahini
2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
1/4 tsp ground cumin
Salt to taste
1 Tbs chopped fresh parsley or 1 tsp dried
Pinch of fresh or dried mint

In a food processor, combine all ingredients
except parsley and mint.
Process to a smooth or chunky paste (whichever you
prefer).
Scrape down the sides of the bowl once or twice.
Transfer to a bowl,and refrigerate for at least 1
hour.
Serve at room temperature, sprinkled with parsley
and mint.

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Soybean Hummus

1 can soybeans (or 1 & 1/2 cups cooked), drained,
mashed, and whipped
1/2 cup tahini (sesame paste)
1 - 3 Tbs olive oil
1 - 3 tsp smoked sesame oil (opt)
1 Tbs pressed fresh garlic (or 1 tsp garlic
granules)
1 tsp lemon juice (or to taste)
Chopped cilantro to taste (opt)
Chopped oregano to taste (opt)

Mix all ingredients thoroughly.
Chill.

Serve with pita triangles or crackers.

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Spinach Hummus

1 can chick peas, drained, mashed and whipped (or
1 & 1/2 cups home-cooked)
1/2 cup tahini (sesame paste)
1 - 3 Tbs olive oil (opt)
1 -3 Tbs smoked sesame oil (opt)
1 Tbs pressed garlic (or more, to taste)
1 - 2 tsp lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/3 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and
well-drained

Put all in processor or blender. Blend until
creamy or almost creamy.
Chill.

Serve with pita bread, other bread, or crackers.

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Artichoke Hummus

In above recipe, substitute mashed, canned
artichoke hearts for the spinach.

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Avocado Hummus

In above recipe, substitute mashed, fresh avocado
for the spinach.

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