Cuisinart & Family
December 5, 2007 |
by:Being of Armenian descent, I grew up eating lots of food
that none of my other friends had for dinner. At the time it made me feel like
the odd kid out, but since then, many of the dishes I grew up eating have been
mainstreamed into the American pantry.
Take hummus, for example. My mom's hummus recipe also makes
for a healthy, protein-packed snack for kids over the age of one. Kids love to
dip things, so serve up your hummus with small pieces of pita, on a mini-bagel
as a sandwich, or with crisp medium size chips.
One question remains: Just what the heck is hummus made of
anyway? By Arabic definition, Hummus means chickpea, aka the garbanzo or cece
bean. And with the basic ingredients and your handy Cuisinart
PowerPrep Plus 14 Cup Food Processor, this tasty, healthy, anytime treat
can be at your fingertips.
Anny's Yummy Hummus
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 16 oz can of chickpeas or garbanzo beans
- 1/4 cup liquid from can of chickpeas
- 3-5 tablespoons lemon juice (to taste)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons tahini
- 2 cloves crushed garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (to drizzle on top)
PREP:
- Drain chickpeas
- Save liquid from can
- Combine lemon juice, tahini, garlic, salt and olive oil in Cuisinart PowerPrep Plus 14 Cup Food Processor. Add liquid from chickpea can
- Blend for 3-5 minutes on low until smooth
GROWN-UP HUMMUS:
Hummus is also an easy-to-make party dip for those nights
you get to spend in the company of your
peers. Give it a kick by topping it with chopped parsley, a dash of cumin, and
a dash of paprika.
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