Craving Hummus

So far, I’ve been cooking up a storm in NY. I love it here, but I’m also missing my family and friends back home. Cooking is something that keeps me sane, lets me be creative, and reminds me of home.

Over the weekend I had a craving for hummus, so I decided to turn it into a meal. I served it with a big plate of raw veggies and bread to dip in it. There were red bell peppers, Belgian endive, avocado, and whole grain bread. Mmmmm mmm good.

When I make hummus, I don’t worry about using an exact recipe (I just taste it as I go). For this hummus I used one can of chickpeas, a big garlic clove, a couple tablespoons each of lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, and sesame oil (instead of tahini), and a sprinkle of cumin and salt. Then I topped it off with fresh parsley. I had a full dinner portion, and there was plenty leftover hummus for me to snack on for a few days. It’s easy to think of hummus as an appetizer or side dish…but I have no problem making it a full meal. It was light but also really filling.