Creamy Hummus

Ingredients

1. 1 small can of organic garbanzo beans

2. 3 tbsp. tahini

3. 3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

4. 1/4 cup water

5. 1/2 Jalapeño for heat

6. 1/4 cup freshly chopped cilantro

7. 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper

8. 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder

9. 1/2 tsp Sesame seeds for garnish

10. 2 fresh garlic cloves crushed

11. Juice of one medium lemon

12. Salt to taste

Method

• Place all ingredients in a food processor except for 1 tbsp olive oil, which is to be used later. Only add 2 tbsp in the food processor with other ingredients.

• Blend on high setting until you start to notice a creamy consistency. Add more water if needed then blend again.

• Empty the hummus into a serving bowl and top the hummus with the leftover olive oil and a pinch of cayenne pepper.

• Toast the sesame seeds on high heat until light brown and smells nutty, then garnish the seeds on the freshly made hummus before serving.

I love this recipe so much as it goes very well with roasted veggies, chips, crackers and raw veggies like peppers, carrots and celery. Hummus has a great protein content and flavor profile, depending on the kind of herbs you add to it. The base to make the hummus creamy and nutty is tahini. Tahini is basically a paste made out of sesame seeds.

People with nut allergies should consult their doctor before including tahini into their foods.