Fifty-Two Dinners

One new recipe a week for a year. That was the original goal set as a New Year's resolution way back in 2009.

It didn't happen. Nor did it happen in the following years.

But I have continued posting and striving to try one new recipe a week. Some months it happens. Some months it doesn't.

And along the way I've picked up readers from across the country who occasionally pop in to see what's cooking.

Clearly there are better food blogs than mine.

But if you're looking for quick, easy, and healthy with a dash of humor... I'm glad to share what I can.


Friday, August 2, 2013

Homemade Hummus



Hummus is my new favorite snack this summer.  It's relatively low in calories and is great to dip fresh veggies in.  The store-bought kind can be pricey ($4 even at Aldi's), so I thought I'd try to make it on my own.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 15 oz can of chickpeas or garbanzo beans, drained (save liquid)
  • 1-2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon tahini, or low fat peanut butter if you prefer (optional, but if you do not use, increase yogurt by 1 TBSP)
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon salt

DIRECTIONS

In a food processor combine beans, tahini (if desired), yogurt, garlic, and lemon juice. Blend well. Add salt and cumin and blend to a smooth and creamy dip.

If your hummus is too thick, add a little bit of the liquid from the chickpeas - about a teaspoon at a time. Other ways to thin out hummus is by using warm water or olive oil. 

VERDICT

Umm.... I think I may have found something that is better store bought and processed that made at home.  This was not good.  It was really thick (even with the addition of olive oil) and had chunks of chickpeas still.  And the taste wasn't too flavorful at all.
But I have hope!  It wasn't difficult to make and there are a LOT of recipes out there to try.  So let's call this one a work in progress.

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