Wonderful Garbanzo Beans - Hummus

Garlic and Herb

- garbanzo beans 1 15-oz can - garlic 2-3 cloves - tahini 3 Tbsp. - juice of 1 lemon - olive oil 2-3 Tbsp. - salt to taste - pine nuts as a garnish - fresh parsley about 1 1/2 Tbsp. - water 2-3 Tbsp.

Boil the garbanzo beans until the skins come off. Remove the skins, drain, and combine all ingredients in a food processor. Blend until smooth adding small amounts of oil and water until desired consistency is achieved. Add more lemon or tahini if needed. Enjoy with fresh veggies or pita chips!

White Bean Cranberry Hummus

- cannelloni beans 1 can - tahini 3 Tbsp. - juice of 1 lemon - dried cranberries 1/2 cup chopped (more for garnish) - fresh rosemary 1 tsp finally chopped (save a sprig for garnish) - olive oil 3 Tbsp. - salt to taste - small amount of water

Combine all ingredients in a food processor. Blend until smooth adding small amounts of oil and water until desired consistency is achieved. Enjoy with a sweet cracker, or fresh veggies!

Spicy Sweet Potato Hummus

- garbanzo beans 1 15-oz can - tahini 3 Tbsp. - juice of 1 lemon - garlic 2 cloves - salt to taste - black pepper 1/4 tsp - cayenne pepper 1 1/2 tsp - cumin 1/4 tsp - paprika 1/2 tsp - olive oil 3-4 Tbsp. - pine nuts as a garnish - water 2-3 Tbsp.

Boil the garbanzo beans until the skins come off. Remove the skins, drain, and combine all ingredients in a food processor. Blend until smooth adding small amounts of oil and water until desired consistency is achieved. (this recipe usually requires more liquid, at the potato will absorb a lot!) Add more lemon or tahini if needed. Enjoy with fresh veggies or pita chips sprinkled with cinnamon!

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