RICHMOND, Va (WTVR) - The Lebanese Food Festival is celebrating 30 years of bringing great food and culture to the local community. Festival Representative Sandra Joseph Brown is back and shared a tasty preview with homemade Hummus.
The Festival is Friday, May 16th – Sunday, May 18th. 10am – 10pm on Friday & Saturday and 10am – 8pm on Sunday.
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St. Anthony’s Lebanese Food Festival: Hummus
Ingredients:
- 1 16 oz. can of chickpeas or garbanzo beans
- 1/4-1/2 cup liquid from can of chickpeas
- 3-5 tablespoons lemon juice (depending on taste)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons tahini (sesame seed paste)
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Preparation:
Drain chickpeas and set aside liquid from can. Combine Chickpeas and remaining ingredients in blender or food processor. Add 1/4 cup of liquid from chickpeas. Blend on low until thoroughly mixed and smooth.
Place in serving bowl, and create a shallow well in the center of the hummus.
Add a small amount (1-2 tablespoons) of olive oil in the well. Garnish with parsley (optional).
Serve immediately with fresh vegetables, fresh, warm or toasted pita bread,
Variations:
Red Pepper, Chili Pepper, Pine Nut, Avocado.
Add a small amount (1-2 tablespoons) of olive oil in the well. Garnish with parsley (optional).