This is the kind of hummus I could eat with just a spoon, it doesn’t need much in the way of anything fancy for dipping. Perfect with fresh veggies or a simple tortilla chip, I often end up eating this for lunch or dinner especially when I’m feeling lazy and want nothing to do with the stove or grill. If you’ve been waiting to make your own, this is the perfect recipe to start with.
Ingredients:
- 8-10 marinated artichokes, about half of a 12 ounce jar (my favorite is Trader Joe’s)
- 1 bag/can of chick peas (adore Fig Food Co.’s beans!)
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice (about half a lemon)
- 2 teaspoons tahini
- pinch of cayenne pepper (I use anywhere from 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon depending)
- pinch of kosher salt
Directions:
This is so easy! Just throw everything into your Vitamix/blender or food processor. Blend until it reaches your preferred texture, should only take about a minute. You can add little reserved chick pea water or oil to loosen if needed but the artichokes lend extra moisture so it really shouldn’t be necessary. I always top mine with a little extra virgin olive oil and red pepper flakes but that is totally optional. Serve along side fresh veggies or gluten-free tortilla chips. Enjoy!
SWEET CAFFEINE 