Hummus x 2

For a friends cocktail party, C and I decided to experiment and make two flavors of hummus. The first turned out to be a beautiful spring green Spinach and Feta Hummus.

Spinach and Feta Hummus
1 can chickpeas (15 oz), drained and rinsed
1 cup fresh spinach
3 oz crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoons tahini
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon cups red pepper flakes

In a blender or food processor combine chickpeas, olive oil, tahini, garlic and lemon juice...blend well. Add spinach, cheese, and red pepper flakes and whiz again until smooth.

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For hummus #2, we used a few of the jalepeno's we had in freezer from the garden last year.




Roasted Jalapeno Hummus
1 can chickpeas (15 oz), drained and rinsed
roasted red jalapenos (we used four small ones)
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoons tahini
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt

Put all ingredients in the blender or food processor, blend until smooth.



and for a glimpse into the kitchen when we experiment...