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Kickin Hummus
User Submitted RecipeColorful and Delicious
“
A traditional Mediterranean appetizer. Goes great with kabobs and a Greek salad!"
Ingredients
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 can chick-peas (garbanzos), drained, rinsed and dried with a paper towel
1/4 cup well stirred tahini
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons roasted red peppers, drained and minced
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup water
Pinch cayenne
Tablespoon olive oil (to drizzle on top)
2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts (sprinkle on top)
1 teaspoon paprika (sprinkle on top)
Instructions
Combine all ingredients (except the toppings) in your Cuisinart processor and pulse for 45 seconds. Place in bowl, cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Drizzle the hummus with a little olive oil and sprinkle it with the toasted pine nuts and paprika. Serve the hummus with warmed pita bread.

