Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Hummus Recipe

By PBogho57

Ingredients

• Sun dried Tomato Basil Hummus
• makes about 3 cups
• 1 can white beans, cannellini
• 1 can garbanzo beans
• 1/2 cup sun-dried tomato strips- pure state - no oil (bagged)
• 1 cup fresh basil
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 6-8 cloves garlic
• 3/4 tsp truffle salt (or sea salt)
• 1/3 cup olive oil (add more or less to suit your preferences)
• 1 heaping scoop of tahini, optional
• fresh pepper

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from kblog.lunchboxbunch.com

Preparation

Step 1

- ogling the hummus section - with all those red, green, and white, oh-so-colorful, bean-filled tubs stacked on the fridge shelf. I was about to grab a container of the sun-dried tomato hummus by reflex. But instead I was inspired to make some myself - at home. Super easy. And more delicious than I've ever tasted because it is so fresh!

It's so typical for me to get obsessed with a recipe and go crazy making variations of it for a while - and that's what hummus is doing to me this month. I'm hummus obsessed. I was hooked at my first bite of my

. So here is my next fave flavor to blend up!..

Maybe it's all those healthy whole beans that get blended up into creamy deliciousness. Or maybe it's the fact that hummus is so darn versatile and I can use it in pitas, drizzle it over salads or just grab some veggie sticks and start dipping. Or maybe it's that the possible flavor combos are endless.

. Just like the kind I end up spending $4 for at the store - only this one is a lot better! And cheaper. Since it blends up a nice 3 cup amount (instead of a tiny tub). I'm loving this pinkish red hummus - little specks of green basil throughout - bold notes of garlic and subtle notes of sweet basil. I hope you love it too.

makes about 3 cups

1/3 cup olive oil (add more or less to suit your preferences)

tip! Make sure the sun dried tomatoes you buy are nice and soft. I like the soft bagged strips. Hard or too-dried-up tomatoes will not blend well - and may need re hydration in water or lemon juice. You could use the oil packed tomatoes if you prefer. Or if you have time - make some yourself.

To Make:

2. Add all ingredients to your blender of food processor.

3. Pulse and blend until creamy - thickness to your preferences.

Heather Mills