Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus (half size)

By devogirl

"Hummus is a creamy puree of garbanzo beans and tahini (sesame seed paste) seasoned with lemon juice and garlic. It is a popular spread and dip in Greece and throughout the Middle East."

Ingredients

• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon plus 1-1/2 teaspoons tahini paste
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 (15.5 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained
• 2 tablespoons finely shredded fresh basil
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/8 teaspoon paprika (optional)

Details

Servings 8
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 16mins

Preparation

Step 1

(these directions for original sized recipe)
Place garlic, salt, tahini, and lemon juice into a food processor; process until smooth. Pour in the garbanzo beans and 1/2 cup olive oil; process until smooth again, scraping the sides of the bowl occasionally. Once smooth, add the sun-dried tomatoes, and pulse until they have been chopped to very small pieces and are incorporated into the hummus. Finally, add the basil, and pulse a few times until mixed in.

Spread the hummus into a shallow serving dish, and make a few decorative grooves on top. Refrigerate at least 1 hour, then drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle with paprika before serving.