Tomato Basil Hummus

25 minutes Prep Time
4 Servings

Hummus is a creamy puree of garbanzo beans and tahini (sesame seed paste) seasoned with lemon juice and garlic. Serve with chips, pita wedges, or crackers. Great on burgers and sandwiches too. Enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 2 cans garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained 15 oz
  • 1 can Red Gold® Petite Diced Tomatoes with Garlic & Olive Oil 14.5 oz, drained

  • 2 tablespoons tahini paste, made from sesame seeds
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh chopped basil

Instructions

Step one

In a blender or food processor, blend garbanzo beans. Add petite diced tomatoes, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, garlic, salt, black pepper and basil until ingredients form a creamy, paste-like consistency.

Step two

Pour the mixture into a large serving bowl. Cover and refrigerate for one hour.