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Friday, September 7, 2012

Green Chile Hummus


How exactly do you begin sorting through hundreds of vacation photos?  I think procrastination has it's place sometimes...so instead of looking those photos full on in the face, I got back into my humble little kitchen after a week away.  Green chiles are still my great love affair of the moment.  Paired with hummus, it's a perfect blend of smooth lemony hummus and a bit of green chile kick. 


Does hummus really need a recipe?  You just throw one 15 ounce can of drained garbanzos into a food processor along with juice of one lemon, 1/4 cup olive oil, one heaping spoonful of tahini(some say this is optional but I think tahini is essential)  and 2 garlic gloves and puree like CRAZY.   To make it green chile hummus I threw in 2 freshly roasted chiles peeled and chopped and 1/2 tsp cumin before pureeing. 

Easy peasy.



I love buying those fancy schmancy sandwiches for lunch that have hummus in them.  Throw them on a sandwich or wrap at home and you'll think you have a pretty schmance sandwich too. 

Hummus is much easier than sorting through vacation photos. 



Green Chile Hummus

1 15oz can garbanzos rinsed and drained
2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
juice of one lemon
1/4-1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 freshly roasted and peeled green chiles, roughly chopped
1 heaping tbsp tahini
1/2 tsp cumin

Add all ingredients to food processor and blend thoroughly

6 comments:

  1. My pictures stay in the camera for months which is probly worse so I understand! I love hummus and love green chiles. Can't wait to try this.

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  2. I buy tons and tons of humus and had no idea it was so easy to make. I'm always surprised to see I can make things at home!

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  3. I order hummus sandwiches a few times every week and always think, gee, these are just veggies and hummus, why DONT I make these at home?!??! I really like the idea of adding green chilies!

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  4. ,,,love hummus and "bonus!" when it's homemade with roasted green chili,,,

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  5. Made this last night for book club and it was a huge hit! thanks again for another winner recipe!

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  6. this is exactly my kind of everyday food! we bought fire roasted chilies this past weekend and made green chili.

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