Lemon Garlic Hummus
This lemon garlic hummus makes the perfect healthy snack or vegetarian party hors d'oeuvre. It's the perfect complement to a spread of meaty hors d'oeuvres and it's a crowd pleaser!
Equipment
- Food Processor
Ingredients
- 2 15 oz cans chick peas
- 3 large garlic cloves
- 2 large lemons (juice)
- 2 tbsp cashew butter
- 1 tsp salt more to taste
- 3 tbsp olive oil
Toppings
- 4 oz feta cheese crumbled
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Dippers
- 1 bag pita chips
- red pepper
- cucumbers
- carrots
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the chick peas. Add them to the food processor and pulse several times until the chick peas are finely chopped.
- Add the garlic cloves and pulse several more times until they are blended with the chick peas.
- Add the lemon juice, cashew butter and salt and blend until fully incorporated. At this point, the mixture should appear smooth and thick.
- With the food processor running, slowly add the olive oil until it is fully incorporated. This will thin the mixture and create a silky texture.
- Top with additional olive oil and feta cheese.
- Serve with pita chips, crackers or veggie slices.