Veggies A New Way

I love hummus, and hot things, so this one is perfect for me.

1 (15oz can of chickpeas) rinse and drained
2 tablespoons Tahini (is ground sesame seed paste, like a runny peanut butter texture)
1 Jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons lime or lemon juice
2 tablespoons water
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
chopped fresh cilantro (optional)


combine all ingredients except cilantro in food processor or blender and pulse until smooth, adding a little water if hummus is too stiff. Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with cilantro and drizzle some good for you olive oil on top.
Scoop up with peta bread or spread on a sandwich as the spread.

OH I smell my dill sour dough bread in the bread maker Sunbeam 5891 2-Pound Programmable Breadmaker
and it is making me regret not making this hummus today.

Here is Dede making Hummus, just so you understand how, and her recipes are great.

I got this and LOVE it,  after watching a video on how to use this to make zucchini pasta.   I was in such a hurry to taste it that I grabbed a jar a spaghetti from the store, but if you know me I just didn't stop there, I added mushrooms, onions, bell peppers and tofu chucks for my protein,  simmered for 15 minutes and poured over my freshly made zucchini pasta, then tossed my plate in the microwave for 1 minutes (hoping it would not make my pasta soggy and it did NOT.  It was so yummy.  No more buying pasta in the store for me. About a year ago I switched to wheat pasta for a healthy choice, but this zucchini pasta was so tasty and a healthy switch for me.

OH--- I think I might make my asparagus pasta sauce today and try that one, will let you all know how it turns out.   Hey if you want to start following my blog I promise to post more often in the future. 

Makes 1/2 cup, 1 to 2 servings.
2 Roma Tomatoes, cored, seeded and quartered (use small blender or dice really small)
1 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh cilantro
1 1/2 teaspoon fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon crushed garlic (1/2 clove)
1/4 teaspoon minced jalapeno or dash of cayenne
1/8 teaspoon salt

tip: allow to sit 10 minutes before servings to let the flavors blend, serve immediately.

One Serving -

1/2 ripe avocado, pit removed
1/4 cup diced ripe mango or salsa(see my salsa recipe)
dash salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh lime juice