Pizza Hummus

Hummus is a staple in this household. We just love it! It works great to spread on quesadillas or sandwiches. Makes a great dip for veggies or chips. Add oil and lemon juice for a thick salad dressing. Dress up deviled eggs. Eat simply on crackers.

 

There are a couple recipes out there for pizza hummus but I found them lacking. A good strong balsamic vinegar changes all that. It adds a little tang and a depth that others don't.

 

The nutritional yeast is a great addition, making it taste velvety and delicious. It's a great dose of B Vitamins and can be beneficial for breastfeeding moms.

Making your own hummus is a boon on the wallet. Plus this makes plenty to share!

 

Pizza Hummus

2 cups dried garbanzo beans
2 tsp basil
3/4 tsp oregano
1/4 tsp salt

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

1/4 cup nutritional yeast

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

5 oz organic tomato paste or 1/3 cup packed sundried tomatoes (soaked)

3 cloves garlic

 

1. Soak the garbanzo beans overnight or at least 12 hours (we like to soak 24 hours). Rinse the beans and cover with atleast two inches of water. Boil beans until cooked. Drain, reserving some liquid.

2. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and blend with an immersion blender (like this smart stick on amazon). Add reserved garbanzo bean liquid to thin if desired. Enjoy!