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DIY Hummus
My kids love hummus, so it’s a staple in our house for snacking, sandwiches, and even in salads. Rich in fiber and healthy oils, I’m happy to see my kids eating hummus, but we need to mix it up once in a while with some new flavors. Have you noticed the variety at the grocery store? Roasted red pepper, artichoke, sun-dried tomato—the list goes on. I’ve even seen chocolate!
Store-bought is fine, but it’s so easy to make your own hummus at home, and you can flavor it however you like. Invite the kids to play “Research and Development” Chef. What flavors are going to be trending this season? What do you have in the fridge or cupboard that would make a plain hummus a top seller at the grocery store?
Take it to the next level and discuss branding and labeling, ask them to create a logo, and add a name to their new recipe. The possibilities are endless and kids love to play with seasonings and flavors. This is how they really learn to cook.
15 mins
SERVES 4-6
INGREDIENTS
1/3 cup tahini (sesame paste)
3 tablespoons cold water, or more if needed
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin (or omit if you are using other seasonings) 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
2 medium cloves garlic, peeled
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice or red wine vinegar
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
Options:
2 tablespoons roasted red pepper
1 tablespoon prepared pesto
1⁄4 cup jarred artichokes
The sky (or the cupboard) is the limit!
DIRECTIONS
Using a food processor, blend together tahini, water, olive oil, cumin, salt, garlic and lemon juice (or vinegar).
Puree until smooth and then add the chickpeas.
Puree for 3-4 minutes, pausing every minute or so to scrape down the sides of the bowl, until the hummus is smooth. Add a little more water if the hummus is too thick.
Taste and season as you like.
COOKING TOGETHER
KIDS CAN:
- Blend up the hummus
- Try new flavors
- Create a brand, logo, and marketing campaign!
GROWN-UPS CAN:
- Help by encouraging. Maybe the first person that suggested chocolate hummus was rejected? But, hey... it’s a popular flavor now! Be open minded and give the kids room for experimentation.
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