Best Ginger Garlic Hummus Recipes

SPICED, GINGERED HUMMUS

Spiced, Gingered Hummus image

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Time 15m

Yield 1 1/2 cups, about 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh ginger
Juice of 2 lemons
1/4 cups cooked chick peas
1/4 cup smooth unseasoned peanut butter
1/2 teaspoon crushed hot red pepper flakes, or to taste
Salt to taste
Chips or raw vegetables for dipping

Steps:

With the machine running, drop the garlic and ginger through the feed tube of a food processor and process until minced. Scrape the sides of the bowl, then add the lemon juice. Process briefly, then add the chick peas and process until the mixture is smooth.
Add the peanut butter a little at a time and process until the mixture is smooth and has a creamy consistency. If it is too stiff, add a little water.
Add the hot red pepper flakes and salt to taste. Transfer to a dish and serve with chips or vegetables for dipping.

GINGERED HUMMUS

Gingered Hummus image

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories dips and spreads

Time 10m

Yield 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 tablespoons finely minced fresh ginger
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 can chick peas, well drained
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and cayenne pepper

Steps:

Combine ginger, garlic and lemon juice in blender or food processer and process until well mixed.
Add half chick peas, process until pureed, then add remaining chick peas and process until mixture is smooth.
With machine running slowly, drizzle in olive oil.
Season to taste with salt and cayenne pepper. Serve with bread, crackers or toasted triangles of pita bread.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 179, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 428 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams