In the Kitchen: Brazil Nut Hummus
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This savory and easy hummus, featuring Bella Viva Orchards’ Organic Brazil Nuts, will make itself at home on your football party buffet or in your gym bag as a post workout protein boost with veggies or pita chips. Smooth-textured Organic Brazil Nuts are the secret ingredient in this nutritious and filling alternative to other high-fat dips and spreads. Throw on your favorite team jersey, tune in to that game and give yourself extra cheers to yourself for feeding your friends and family well!
Yields: about 2 ½ cups of hummus, serves 8-12
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
1 cup Bella Viva Orchards’ Organic Brazil Nuts, coarsely chopped and toasted
1 14.5 ounce can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons tahini
2 teaspoons freshly-squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon sea salt
¾ cup water (more, if a thinner consistency is desired)
Toppings:
Olive oil, to drizzle
Ground paprika, seeds or basil, to sprinkle
Special equipment: food processor or blender
Instructions:
In the bowl of a food processor, place all ingredients except for toppings. Blend until smooth, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides. Add more water, a little at a time, if a thinner texture is desired.
Place the hummus in a serving bowl, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with a little paprika and other garnishes. Serve with fresh raw veggies or pita chips.
This hummus can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.