Spinach Hummus

by Gary
(Beaverton, Oregon, USA)

The really quick way to boost the nutritional value of the already super healthy snack of hummus is to add spinach. The easiest way to do this, is to blend well-washed spinach into prepared hummus from the store. Quick. Easy. Tasty. Colorful. Healthy.

Or, you can made your own homemade, which is almost as quick if you keep garbanzo beans (chick peas) and tahini in your pantry (ground sesame seeds) along with fresh garlic and lemons.

* 1 can garbanzo beans/chickpeas (15 oz) drained and rinsed well

* 1/2 cup fresh spinach, well washed and chopped

* 1/4 cup tahini (ground sesame seeds)

* 2 tbsp fresh minced garlic

* 3 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice

* 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

* salt to taste


(1) In a food processor process chick peas, garlic, spinach and olive oil.

(2) Add lemon and salt and blend.

(3) If too thick, add water one spoonful at a time until desired consistency.

(4) Serve with veggie and dip platter and/or pita bread. Can also be used as a sandwich spread.