Kimberly Gales Banana Almond Hummus Food

CREAMY HOMEMADE HUMMUS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, cover the chickpeas with enough water to reach 2 inches above the height of the chickpeas and soak them for 12 hours.
• Drain and rinse the chickpeas and place them in a large saucepan with the baking soda and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Cover them with 1 to 2 inches water and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot and simmer until the chickpeas are very soft, about 2 hours. Drain them, let them cool slightly and then transfer to a food processor.
• Add the lemon juice, tahini, 1/4 teaspoon salt and the garlic, if using, and blend until very smooth, about 1 minute. With the motor running, drizzle in the water and continue to blend for 1 more minute. Taste and add additional salt to taste. Transfer to a serving dish and top with a drizzle of olive oil and some chopped onion and parsley. Serve with fresh pita and onion wedges and enjoy.
• Any leftovers should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge with a thin layer of olive oil coating the top.

BANANA BREAD HUMMUS

Steps:

• In a food processor, pulse the chickpeas, banana chips and walnuts until they form a rough paste. Add the almond milk, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, salt and banana and blend until incorporated. Garnish with additional banana chips, walnuts and a drizzle of maple syrup. Serve with sliced apples and pretzels.

KIMBERLY GALE'S BANANA ALMOND HUMMUS

Steps:

• In bowl cover dates in boiling water and allow to plump for 5 minutes. Drain, pit and chop coarsely.
• IN blender [or food processor]: Combine all ingredients and processor until smooth. Add cinnamon to taste. The recipe called for a dash. Scrape down sides as needed.
• Pour into serving bowl.
• Garnish if desired with honey [do not use for non-Apian vegans or vegetarians] or other liquid sweetener and sprinkle with chopped toasted almonds.

ALMOND HUMMUS

Steps:

• In food processor, purée all ingredients except water until smooth.
• Add water,a little at a time, and process until until you reach the desired consistency and the mixture is blended.
• Refrigerate, covered. Enjoy!