Emily Russell | OKC Veggie

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Emily Russell | OKC Veggie

Hummus Two Ways

Hummus Two Ways

Hummus—a versatile food, and the stuff of legends for vegetarians. Need a quick snack? Hummus. Making a sandwich? Add some hummus. Hosting a dinner party? Start with hummus.

The best part is that you can flavor it any way you want. You can’t go wrong with the basic chickpeas/olive oil/garlic/lemon juice combo; many people make tahini (sesame paste) part of the mix, but I just think the flavor is too strong. Instead, I incorporate a tablespoon of Greek yogurt to add a bit of creaminess and tang.

Below, two variations—Roasted Red Pepper and Pesto—on the classic hummus. Add all ingredients to a food processor and purée until smooth. Serve with pita bread, tortilla chips, carrots sticks, or whatever else you prefer.

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RED PEPPER HUMMUS

  • 1 - 16 oz. can chickpeas

  • 2 T. olive oil

  • Juice from 1/2 a lemon 

  • 1 T. Greek yogurt (use tahini for vegan version)

  • 1/4 t. smoked paprika

  • 1 clove garlic

  • 2 roasted red peppers (I used Mezzetta brand)

  • 1 t. harissa

  • Salt & pepper, to taste

PESTO HUMMUS

  • 1 - 16 oz. can chickpeas

  • 1 T. olive oil

  • 1 T. pesto (you can make your own, but I used the jarred variety)

  • Juice from 1/2 a lemon 

  • 1 T. Greek yogurt (use tahini for vegan version)

  • 1 clove garlic

  • Salt & pepper, to taste

  • Optional: a splash of balsamic vinegar (I think it adds such a nice punch of flavor)

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