Tomato Basil Hummus

25 minutes Prep Time
2 Servings

Hummus is a creamy puree of garbanzo beans and tahini (sesame seed paste) seasoned with lemon juice and garlic.

Ingredients

  • 2 (15 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) 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.