Easy Hummus Without Tahini

Author: Hint of Joe's

Serves: 10

Ingredients:

• 2 15-ounce cans chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed
• 2 clove garlic
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika

Instructions:

1. Add chickpeas, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, water, and salt to a food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy (if needed, add more water one tablespoon at a time and continue blending until it reaches your desired consistency).
2. Transfer to a bowl. Sprinkle with paprika before serving.

Notes:

For a smoother and creamier texture, remove the skins from the chickpeas by gently pinching them prior to step 1.

 

Artichoke Dip

1 can (14oz) artichoke hearts, chopped fine
3/4 hellmans mayo
1 cup parmesan cheese
1 small onion, chopped
8 oz mozzarella cheese
sprinkle of garlic powder

Mix all ingredients together and bake at 350 for 30-45 minutes or until brown and bubbly. 

Serve with ritz crackers.

Spinach Cheese Squares

4 Tbsp butter
2 pkgs frozen chopped spinach, thawed and sweezed
1 lb mozzarella cheese - shredded
1 cup flour
1 cup milk
3 eggs
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder

Melt butter and pour in a 9x13 pan.  Combine all other ingredients in bowl and mix well.  Spread in baking dish and bake at 350 for 35 minutes or until top starts to turn golden brown.

Calories: 2205
1/24 of recipe 91

Pampered Chef Dill Dip

7 oz cream cheese
1 clove, or less of pressed garlic
1 tsp, more or less of Pampered Chef All Purpose Dill Mix

Microwave for 30-45 seconds.  Eat on Ritz Crackers.