Curry Lavender Hummus Recipes

Curry-Lavender Hummus image

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories Beans

Time 10m

Yield 12-24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans (or equivalent amount of freshly cooked beans saving some of the cooking liquid)
2 -3 tablespoons garbanzo bean cooking liquid (you made need more)
1/3 cup tahini (we used roasted tahini)
1 lemon, juice of
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon dried lavender blossoms (start with 1/4 teaspoon then add more to taste)
3/4 teaspoon curry powder (whichever level of hotness you desire)
1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste
1 large garlic clove, peeled and cut into fourths
olive oil
fresh cilantro or fresh parsley
curry powder
dried lavender or fresh sprig lavender

Steps:

Note: if using canned garbanzo beans, drain but save the liquid.
In a food processor, combine the beans, bean cooking liquid, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, dried lavender, curry powder, salt and garlic.
Process until smooth or to desired consistency. If the hummus is too dry, add more of the bean cooking liquid until you achieve the correct consistency.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary: salt, lemon juice, etc. Cover and set aside for 1-3 hours.
Transfer hummus to a serving bowl or platter.
Garnish with a drizzle of olive oil around the edges, fresh cilantro or parsley, dash of curry powder and sprinkle of lavender.
Serve with the chapati chips or pita chips, slices of French baguette, veggies, etc.
Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91.8, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 159.5, Carbohydrate 10.2, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 0.1, Protein 3