Spirulina and Roasted Garlic Hummus #5FIX

Submitted by Phil Benusa

"5-Ingredient Fix Contest Entry. A new take of a Mediterranean staple. This recipe enriches the flavor of your favorite hummus recipe by adding roasted garlic and adds the nutritional benefits of fresh spirulina."

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 1 cup
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 15 ounces chickpeas, drained liquid reserved
• 2 -3 roasted garlic cloves
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 1⁄4 cup tahini
• 1 tablespoon fresh spirulina, paste
• 1⁄2 lemon, juice of
• salt

directions

1. Drain the can of chickpeas and reserve the liquid for later use.
2. Add the roasted chickpeas, roasted garlic, olive oil, tahini, fresh spirulina paste, lemon juice and salt to a food processor and puree. If the puree is too thick add 1 tbsp of chickpea liquid at a time until desired consistency is achieved.