Lemony Herb Hummus Food

LEMONY HUMMUS

Steps:

• Process garlic in a food processor until minced. Add the chickpeas, lemon juice, water, tahini, cumin, salt and pepper; cover and process until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl. Serve with pita wedges and vegetables.

LEMON-GARLIC HUMMUS

Steps:

• In a food processor, combine the oil, beans, lemon juice, garlic and salt; cover and process until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl. Serve with pita wedges or vegetables.

LEMON AND HERB HUMMUS

Steps:

• In a food processor, combine the beans, roasted shallot, tahini, lemon zest and juice, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes and pulse to combine. With the motor running, stream in the olive oil and stop at desired smoothness (I like mine a bit textured). Tear the herbs up a bit with your fingers and add to the hummus, pulse a few times until combined. Add more if you'd like. Taste for salt and pepper; and, if you'd like, thin it out with a few tablespoons of water or more lemon juice.
• Note: For the roasted shallot, peel and cut it into quarters. Rub a bit of olive oil on the surface and roast at 400 F for about 20 minutes. This is quickest in a toaster oven, and can be done in advance. If you are short on time, 2 cloves of garlic make a fine alternative.
• The following is an optional garnish for the hummus plate. It is not completely necessary, but adds a little something different. Slice the cucumber paper thin and toss it with the chopped parsley and vinegar. Put the hummus on a serving plate, top with the cucumber mix, feta cheese and fresh herbs for garnish.

LEMONY SPICED HUMMUS

Steps:

• Mix the hummus with the lemon zest, juice and 1 tbsp olive oil. Spread over a small plate, then swirl in the harissa.
• Scatter over the pine nuts and herbs, drizzle with a dash more oil, and serve with flatbreads or pitta, and cucumber sticks and radishes for dipping.