Peanut Butter Hummus with Cucumber Dippers

By á-175897

Laraine Perri, Cooking Light

DECEMBER 2012

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 3/8 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 (15 1/2-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 7 tablespoons water
• 1 English cucumber, cut into 48 1/4-inch-thick slices

Preparation

Step 1

1. Place peanut butter in a small microwave-safe bowl; microwave at HIGH 20 seconds. Combine peanut butter and next 7 ingredients (through garlic) in a food processor. With food processor running, slowly drizzle in water; process until smooth. Serve with cucumber.