Easy Entertaining: Preserved Lemon Hummus

Preserved Lemon Hummus

Easy appetizer or lunchbox healthy snack, there's nothing more satisfying than a hearty hummus. 

What makes this hummus different from all the rest? A hint of preserved lemon adds that extra something special that makes this humble hummus into a luscious spread. 

Ingredients: 

1- 6oz jar of Bella Cucina Lemon & Garlic Chickpeas

1 wedge of Bella Cucina  Preserved Lemon, rinsed and seeds removed 

1 Tablespoon lemon juice 

1 Tablespoon Tahini

1 clove garlic 

1 teaspoon kosher or sea salt 

2 Tablespoons warm water

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 

Combine all ingredients in food processor and lightly pulse until mixture reaches desired consistency.  Serve with baked pita chips or garden veggies. 

* OPTIONAL VERSIONS

Add one of the following to the preserved lemon hummus base recipe: 

-  add 2 Tablespoons Sweet Pepper Pesto

-  add 2 Tablespoons Mint & Pistachio Pesto

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