7.28.2009

a staple at our house

i was so in love w/ the tomato basil hummus from trader joes but it was kinda pricey for a little container so i figured out how to do it myself:

1 can garbanzo beans, drain half the liquid
3 T tahini (ground sesame seed, found in the international food section of most grocery stores)
2 T lemon juice
1/2 t garlic powder
1/2 t salt
1/2 can stewed tomato
1/2 can tomato paste
5 big fresh basil leaves

pour all ingredients into a blender and puree.
pour into bowl and drizzle w/ olive oil

serve w/ pita chips or blue corn chips or any way you like

7 comments:

melissa said...

i love that stuff too, but it is pricey. i have been meaning to try to whip some up at home myself, so thanks for the recipe! yum!

American Mom said...

I just returned home from Trader Joe's and saw that humus - thought about getting it, but decided on another dip for our beach trip - I will have to try your recipe!

Ben and Shara said...

yummy I'll have to try it out.

Lydia said...

I love hummus and will try this one out. thanks for a great night, it was good to get out with the ladies

kiddle97 said...

Ooooh yum! Thanks for the recipe; I am in love with hummus but Brent isn't so I can't ever justify buying it... But making it is a whole nother story!

McKenzie's said...

I love your family picture! How are you guys doing?

heymaughan said...

I am now a huge fan of your recipe. Delish!

“I know that you believe you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant.”

thanks nicole.