I’m headed to my cousin’s 40th birthday bash tonight and I’m getting some delicious hummus ready to bring! I can’t wait to party with her and help her bring in a fabulous new year. Here is my delicious hummus recipe. It is super easy to make and truly the longer it sits in the fridge (up to a few days) the better it will taste – however, add the cubed veggies to the top just before serving. This recipe would OF COURSE also be delicious served tomorrow for your Super Bowl party! Enjoy!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TRICIA!! 
Ingredients:
2 cups Garbanzo beans
1 cup white beans, plus 1 tablespoon liquid from can
½ cup Tahini paste (a paste made from sesame seeds)
2 roasted red bell peppers (we use pre-roasted that come in a jar)
2 shallots, sliced
3 cloves roasted garlic
3 tablespoons lemon juice
Salt and pepper, to taste
For garnish: half a cucumber, two green onions, and half of each a yellow and red bell pepper, cut into ¼” cubed pieces
For dipping: pita chips, celery and carrot sticks, slices of bell pepper, etc.
Directions:
1. Saute shallots in a sprinkle of olive oil until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
2. Combine ingredients in a food processor or blender. Mix to desired consistency. If hummus is too thick you can add additional olive oil or liquid from white beans.
To serve: Sprinkle cubed veggies over dip. Serve with pita chips, celery, carrots and slices of bell peppers.
** MVD’s: Most Valuable Dippers!
