Smoked Paprika Hummus ft. July's Spice of the Month

July 20, 2018

Paprika is July's SPICE OF THE MONTH!

Paprika is a ground spice made from dried red fruits of the larger and sweeter varieties of the bell pepper. Typically, just labeled as paprika, this spice adds vibrant colour to any dish. It can be sprinkled as a garnish over devilled eggs or potato salad, or used as a flavouring for meat rubs.

Spice of the Month Recipe Series | Well Seasoned, a gourmet food store in Langley serving metro Vancouver, the Lower Mainland and the Fraser Valley

Smoked Paprika Hummus

A Well Seasoned Recipe - Visit us in store on 64th Avenue, in Langley, BC

Ingredients

6 garlic cloves, chopped
3 tablespoons Well Seasoned Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika (available in store at Well Seasoned)
1 teaspoon salt (available in store at Well Seasoned)
½ teaspoon black pepper (available in store at Well Seasoned)
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (available in store at Well Seasoned)
4 cups drained cooked chickpeas, cooking liquid reserved
1 cup tahini
1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

Instructions:

Put the garlic, 2 tablespoons of the oil, 2 teaspoons of the paprika, and the salt, black pepper, and cayenne in a food processor, or blender. Mash or process until relatively smooth.
Add the chickpeas, tahini, and lemon juice, and process until the hummus is uniform in texture and as smooth as you like it, adding the reserved chickpea cooking liquid as needed if the mixture is too thick.
Taste and adjust the seasoning. Sprinkle the remaining ½ teaspoon paprika over the hummus, drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil.