Spinach Hummus

Spring has Sprung!

It’s that time kids! Springtime has graced us with her presence. The opportunity is miniscule my friends! Take advantage whilst you can. I’ve combined a few ingredients to help you explore the “springiness” that is upon us.  I have created a fusion of flavors that I hope will satisfy your curiosity and aggravate further innovation. Below is my recipe for a standard hummus. The extension is to make it “Spinach Hummus” But, the substitute can be alleviated with any leafy green. 

Recipe:

2 cups fresh spinach (packed)

1 clove garlic (sliced or minced)

1 teaspoon Sea Salt 

2 Grinds Fresh Pepper

Sauté Ingredients. Add ¼ C. Water and allow wilting.

Add to blender with 1Lb. 13 oz (#5can) chick peas or garbanzo beans

Add following ingredients and blend until smooth:

1.       3/4c olive oil

2.       Juice ½ lemon
3.       1 tablespoon sea salt

4.       6 grinds of pepper

Chive Oil:

½ c. Chives (blanched)

½ c. Olive oil

Blend ingredients until smooth in blender. 

Olive Salad:

1 Tablespoon Chive Oil

6 Olives

¼ Lemon Zest

2 Grinds black pepper

3 sprigs Parsley (sliced)  

Procedure: 

Combine in bowl. Incorporate. 

Pita:

Toast in saute pan until wam/brown