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Zesty Hummus Recipe

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Ingredients

Directions

Step #1 Cut off both ends of each clove of garlic & remove outer layer of skin.
Step #2 In a toaster oven or conventional oven roast garlic for 10-15 mins at 350 degrees.
Step #3 Garlic will be slightly golden & a little soft.
Step #4 In food processor/blender, water, garlic, tahini, mix until smooth lemon juice, basil, & pepper (to taste).
Step #5 Add garbanzo beans slowly & mix for several mins until mixture is a smooth, thick paste.
Step #6 Add roasted red peppers & sun dried tomatoes & process again until well mixd.
Step #7 If necessary, stop processor & scrape sides with a spatula.
Step #8 (Hummus will thicken if put in the fridged, so add more water--up to an extra 1/2 c—if it seems too thick).
Step #9 Ideally, hummus be served at about room temp within an hr or two of making.
Step #10 To store, put in the fridge for up to 1 week in a covered container.
Step #11 Garnish with drizzled olive oil & slices of roasted red peppers.
Step #12 Surround with warm pita wedges or crackers & serve this with fresh vegetables.
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