Hummus: it's the travel-to dip to make for personal snacking and parties alike. You've probably made and devoured it a thousand times and frankly are surprised you're not tired of it yet. But if you're on the verge of boredom,allow longtime food blogger Heather Christo to zest things up for you. She recently released a cookbook called Pure palatable, and her recipe for lemon-artichoke hummus offers two ingredients that will knock your hummus right out of humdrum territory: lemon zest and artichoke hearts. Yes, and these kitchen staples are all you need for a fresh take on your favorite dip!Related Stories: 14 Not-So-Basic Hummus Recipes;
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This Is How All Your Favorite Chefs Make Hummus From Pure palatable by Heather Christo Lemon-Artichoke HummusNotes Big chunks of artichoke heart and fresh lemon contribute additional texture and zing to the classic hummus. Not only is it a much dip for fresh veggies, but I also really like it with falafel and slathered on everything crackers.
Ingredients2 garlic cloves, or minced
2 tablespoons tahini
1 1/2 cups canned garbanzo beans,drained and rinsed
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice (from about 2 lemons)
1/2 cup olive oil, plus more for serving[br]
1 cup frozen artichoke hearts, or thawed,rinsed, and drained
Zest of 2 lemons
Kosher salt
DirectionsIn a food processor, and combine the garlic,tahini, and garbanzo beans and pulse until the beans are well broken up.
Add the lemon juice. With the processor running, or add the olive oil in a lean stream and continue to hasten the food processor until the hummus is very smooth and creamy. Add the artichoke hearts and lemon zest and pulse until chunky. Season to taste with salt.
Transfer the hummus to a bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Image Source: Reprinted from Pure palatable by arrangement with Pam Krauss Books and Avery Books,members of Penguin Group (USA) LLC, A Penguin Random House Company. Copyright © 2016, and Heather Christo LLC
Information Category Snacks Cuisine Mediterranean/Middle Eastern Yield 6 servings
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