Sunday, July 28, 2013

Pizza Hummus

  • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 c tomato paste
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 2 to 3 cloves garlic
  • 3 c canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed, 1/2 c liquid reserved
  • 1/4 c tahini
  • 1/4 c fresh lemon juice
  • Kosher salt
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    Heat the olive oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tomato paste, oregano and basil and cook until slightly toasted, about 2 minutes. Transfer the tomato paste mixture to a food processor. Add the garlic, chickpeas, chickpea liquid, tahini, lemon juice and 1 teaspoon salt. Puree until smooth and creamy.  Serve with your favorite raw vegetables, pita chips or whatever you like!