Elimination Diet Hummus Recipes

ELIMINATION DIET HUMMUS

Steps:

• Night before- If using dried peas bring the peas to a boil in 5 cups of water. Boil for three minutes, then remove from heat and cover. Leave overnight.
• Drain and rinse the peas (both dried & canned) in batches place on a papertowel. Run each batch over with a rolling pin. Then remove any loose skins.
• Once the skins are removed, place in pressure cooker with 5 cups of water. Bring to pressure and cook for 25 minutes and let pressure drop naturally.
• Drain the chickpeas, but make sure to retain a 1/2 cup of cooking water.
• Pour all the chickpeas in the food processor and add all the other ingredients. You want to blend them for about 2 minutes. The longer you blend it the smoother it is. It goes very creamy when you've got it right.
• The mixture will be a bit runny, it firms up as it cools.
• Optional: Remove about half the houmous (500-600 grams) and add the spinach and parsley. Blend again until even.
• Houmous is fine in the freezer just freeze in convenient portions. Then just let it thaw a couple of days in the fridge, but in a pinch the microwave can help speed things along. Just make sure to stir frequently. I'd advise using a glass container in the microwave as plastic might go funny due to the oil.

SONOMA DIET - HUMMUS

Steps:

• In a food processor combine garbanzo beans, tahini, the water, the 2 tablespoons lemon juice, the oil, garlic, kosher salt, cumin seeds, and cayenne pepper.
• Cover and process until smooth.
• Transfer to a medium bowl.
• Stir in the 1 tablespoon parsley.
• If desired, stir in additional lemon juice to taste.
• Garnish with additional parsley.
• Serve with baked pita chips or vegetable dippers, or use as a spread in a grilled vegetable sandwich.
• *Note: To toast seeds, heat a small skillet over medium heat.
• Add seeds.
• Cook about 2 minutes or until toasted and aromatic, shaking skillet frequently.
• Place toasted seeds in a spice grinder and process until finely ground.