My family LOVES hummus! We were always buying it at the grocery store, but why not make it yourself, save a little $, and have total control over the ingredients, creating all sorts of flavorful combinations! This is just one variation I came up with after trying a similar flavor in the grocery store. Our daughter just loves it by itself, or on soft pita bread or cucumbers (watch for choking hazard). The walnuts give it a nice texture and added nuttiness. For this recipe, please make sure your little one does not have any allergies to nuts, and if so, you can leave out the tahini and walnuts. I do not add salt since the liquid from the can of chick peas is a little salty, and remember babies do not know salt yet! Trust me, there is still tons of flavor! The whole family can enjoy this healthy and flavorful snack with your favorite sliced veggies (we use bell peppers, cucumbers, carrots, and celery), pita bread, or chips.
Ingredients:
1 can chick peas or garbanzo beans
1/4 cup of liquid from can
1 1/2 tbsp tahini
2 cloves of garlic crushed
3 or 4 tbsp fresh lime juice depending on taste
1/2 cup drained and rinsed black beans
1/4 cup loose packed cilantro
1/4 cup walnuts
2 tbsp olive oil
Place all in food processor and pulse until all ingredients have been incorporated. Enjoy!
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