Hummus

A Cool Summer Treat

1 cup dry chick peas

3½- 4 cups water

¼ tsp nutmeg

¼ tsp pepper

¼ tsp chili powder             

¼ tsp celery seed or salt

¼ tsp cayenne pepper

2 cloves garlic

1 Bay leaf

2 tbsp lemon juice

1 tbsp olive oil

½ tsp sesame seed oil

½ tsp sea salt
1 tbsp peanut butter

Place all ingredients in slow cooker and cook on high for three hours and then on low for five hours.  Once done cool completely.  (Put in sealed container and let stand in fridge overnight.  This will help incorporate flavors.) 

Most of the juice from the chick peas should be absorbed into the peas, if there is any left, drain, do not rinse.

Place chickpeas, lemon juice, olive oil, sesame seed oil, sea salt and peanut butter in blender or food processor and process until smooth.

Serve on fresh veggies or rice chips.

© Crackerberries 2013

Hummus

Edamame Hummus

5 cups Edamame (1½ cups shelled)

¼ cup lemon juice

2 tbsp lime juice

¼ tsp sesame seed oil

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp minced garlic

2 tbsp creamy peanut butter

3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1/8 tsp cayenne pepper

¼ tsp ground coriander seed

¼ tsp cumin

1 tsp kosher salt

Cook edamame in boiling water for 10-12 minutes; drain, cool and shell.

Add lemon juice, lime juice, garlic, peanut butter and edamame to food processor (I use a blender).  Blend until smooth.  Add remaining ingredients and blend until well combined.  You may need to add a couple tablespoons of water during the blending process.   Spoon into serving bowl; let chill for at least 4-6 hours (overnight is even better) to incorporate flavors.  Serve with sliced veggies or Jalapeno Ranch Popcorn Chips made by Popcorn Indiana.  (YUM)!

© Crackerberries 2012