The Quarantined Kitchen: July 22, 2020
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The Quarantined Kitchen shares ideas and recipes from Chef Steven Bright, Hospitality Coordinator at Shadyside Presbyterian Church, to help you stay healthy by eating well during the COVID-19 pandemic.
July 22, 2020: Lemon Herb Hummus
Try this simple and light recipe as an appetizer or TV snack!
Lemon Herb Hummus
Makes about 1 ½ cups
Ingredients
1 15.5-oz. can garbanzo beans, drained
1 large clove garlic
Juice and zest of 1 large lemon
2 t tahini
½ bunch fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
1 t ground cumin
Warm water and extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt to taste
Procedure
- In processor, add beans, tahini, garlic, zest, cilantro, and cumin. Pulse a few times.
- With processor running, add lemon juice, then alternate warm water and olive oil.
- Open processor and scrape down sides, season with salt, and continue processing, adding oil, water, and additional lemon juice to your desired taste and until very smooth. About 2 minutes.
- Enjoy with fresh vegetables, fresh pita bread, or toasted pita chips.
Should you have any questions, or need helpful tips, please feel free to contact Chef Steven via email at: sbright@shadysidepres.org
Be well – eat well!
Chef Steven M. Bright
Read more from Chef Bright by exploring other entries in The Quarantined Kitchen.