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Hibiscus Hummus Recipe:

Approx. 2 1/2 Cups

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Dried 2 Cups Cooked Garbanzo Beans - soaked - cooked
  • 1 Cup Filtered Water
  • 1/2 Cup Dried Hibiscus Flowers
  • 1 Large Garlic
  • 1/2 Cup Tahini
  • 1/2 Cup Olive Oil
  • 1 Tablespoon Lemon
  • 1 1/2 Teaspoon Salt

Pita Chips

  • 8 Pita – cut into 6 to 12 wedges for each pita
  • Drizzle of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Sea Salt – or to taste

Instructions

Preparing garbanzo beans

  1. You can cook the garbanzo beans two different ways: one is a quick way, the other is by soaking the beans overnight which is better for your digestion.
  2. Place them in a large bowl and cover with filtered water.
  3. They will expand to over double their size, make sure you cover by several inches of water to allow for expansion.
  4. Soak overnight for at least 12 hours then drain and rinse.

Quick method

  1. Place the beans in a pot and cover with at least 2 inches of water above the beans and bring to a boil for 5 minutes.
  2. Remove from the heat and let the beans soak in the warm water for 1 hour then drain the water and rinse.
  3. Follow cooking the beans instructions below.

Cooking the beans

  1. Add the soaked chickpeas to a large saucepan over high heat.
  2. Covers the chickpeas by about 2 inches of water and bring to a boil and reduce to simmer on medium heat for about 30 – 60 minutes or until soft.
  3. Depending on the type and freshness, sometimes even longer.
  4. Skim off the foam and skins that float to the surface.
  5. They should be very fairly tender pressing between your fingers but not too mushy.
  6. Remove the skins one by one by squeezing them between your fingers.

Hibiscus

  1. Put the hibiscus flowers and water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil then remove from heat.
  2. Let sit until it has cooled.
  3. Strain the flowers and set the water aside.
  4. Add the flowers and garlic to a food processor and mince as best you can.

Hummus

  1. Add all the remaining ingredients and puree until smooth. Scrape the sides at least once.
  2. Optional - If you want to garnish with extra flowers, you can double the hibiscus/water recipe. It looks pretty but it does add texture.

Baked Pita Chips

  1. Turn down the oven to 350 degrees
  2. Cut each pita into 8 triangles and place on one side of a parchment lined baking sheet.
  3. Drizzle with olive oil and salt and gently toss.
  4. Bake for 11 – 12 minutes or until crispy.