Henderson Hummus {Updated Version}

Here's another great version of Henderson Hummus. I love hummus so I enjoy experimenting and trying with different ingredients. This one just subs sundries tomatoes for the cucumbers and adds pine nuts. 

• 1 can garbanzo beans
• 1/4 cup tahini sauce
• juice of 1 lemon
• 1/4 cup good olive oil (I like to use some that my mother-in-law bought for me in Italy)
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes (I bought one with pine nuts in it, but you can just add a handful of them)
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• dashes of salt and pepper
• 1/2 tsp. pickle juice
  

Put all ingredients in food processor and mix until well blended. Serve with pita chips or tortilla chips. Tonight we're serving alongside our Athenian Chicken.

Henderson Hummus

Who would have known that such a delicious dip was so good for you? I only discovered hummus and it's deliciousness a few years ago, to be honest. And like anything I try in a restaurant or "store-bought," I of course went home and tried to make my own, better version of it. I have tried several different recipes and have taken bits and pieces from my favorites to come up with what I call Henderson Hummus.

Ingredients:

• 1 can garbanzo beans
• 1/4 cup tahini sauce
• juice of 1 lemon
• 1/4 cup good olive oil (I like to use some that my mother-in-law bought for me in Italy)
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 1/4 cup vegetable of your choice- cucumbers, sun-dried tomatoes, red bell peppers, carrot, etc. I used cucumber today.
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• dashes of salt and pepper
• 1/2 tsp. pickle or olive juice
• You can also add toasted pine nuts, minced garlic, tomatoes or cilantro as a garnish.

Mix all ingredients in a food processor or blender. I like to chill mine for a few minutes, then serve with pita chips.

This recipe was served with our Mediterranean Chicken Kabob Platter.