Spicy Hummus Dip

Submitted by Jan in Lanark

"This is one of my favorite appetizers- easy and inexpensive. A variation of a recipe from a very old Canadian Living. If you don't like spicy, you can omit the chipotle peppers and add fresh herbs, especially dill, right into the dip. I make homemade pita chips for this, but any type of cracker works as well."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 (19 ounce) can chickpeas
• 1⁄4 cup tahini (sesame seed paste)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil or 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1⁄2 cup chopped onion
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 dash cayenne
• black pepper
• 1 -2 teaspoon chipotle chile in adobo (optional)

• Garnish

• mint or dill weed

directions

1. Drain chick peas and reserve liquid.
2. In a blender or food processor, process all ingredients until smooth, adding 2-3 T.
3. of reserved liquid to give the mixture a mayonnaise like consistency.
4. Chill to thicken and allow flavours to blend.
5. Top with fresh herbs and serve with pita or bagel chips, or raw vegetables.