Spicy Vegetable Hummus

Name: Spicy Vegetable Hummus
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Lebanese Coastal & Mountain
Ingredients: 1 can garbanzo beans (15 ounce); 1 tbsp lemon juice; 0.25 cup tahini; 1 tsp sesame oil; 0.25 cup fat-free ricotta cheese; 2 garlic cloves; 2 tbsp green onions; 2 tbsp green peppers; 2 tbsp carrots; 1 tbsp cucumber; 1 tsp ground cumin; 0.5 tsp paprika; 0.25 tsp chili powder; 1 tbsp fresh parsley; black pepper; red pepper flakes

Chickpeas, tahini and ricotta cheese come together in this Lebanese dip, seasoned with cumin and paprika and made without cooking. Serve with pita and fresh vegetables.

10 min · Serves 6 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 10 min · 10 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
In a medium bowl, mash the garbanzo beans to your desired texture with a potato masher. A fork would also work.
2
Add lemon juice, tahini, sesame oil, and ricotta. Mix well. Combine garlic, spices, and vegetables with hummus mixture (you may want a bit more or less of each of these depending on your tastes).
3
Add black and red pepper to taste. Serve with pita and fresh vegetables.