Spiced Gingered Hummus Food

SPICED, GINGERED HUMMUS

Steps:

• With the machine running, drop the garlic and ginger through the feed tube of a food processor and process until minced. Scrape the sides of the bowl, then add the lemon juice. Process briefly, then add the chick peas and process until the mixture is smooth.
• Add the peanut butter a little at a time and process until the mixture is smooth and has a creamy consistency. If it is too stiff, add a little water.
• Add the hot red pepper flakes and salt to taste. Transfer to a dish and serve with chips or vegetables for dipping.

GINGERED HUMMUS

Steps:

• Combine ginger, garlic and lemon juice in blender or food processer and process until well mixed.
• Add half chick peas, process until pureed, then add remaining chick peas and process until mixture is smooth.
• With machine running slowly, drizzle in olive oil.
• Season to taste with salt and cayenne pepper. Serve with bread, crackers or toasted triangles of pita bread.

SPICY HUMMUS

Steps:

• Place the chickpeas, 2 tablespoons of the reserved liquid, the tahini, garlic, lemon juice, Tabasco, and salt in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade and process until coarsely pureed. The hummus should be moist and thick; add more lemon juice or reserved chickpea liquid to thin, if necessary. Cover and refrigerate for several hours for the flavors to blend. Taste for seasonings. Place the hummus in a serving bowl and drizzle Sriracha over the top. Sprinkle with the pine nuts and a drizzle of olive oil.