Artichoke-Lemon Hummus

INGREDIENTS:

1/4 cup water
5 Tbs Lemon Juice
1 1/2 cups jarred whole baby Artichokes, chopped with 1/4 cup set aside for topping
6 Tbsp tahini
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves
1 can chickpeas, rinsed
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
minced fresh parsley and mint for garnish

DIRECTIONS:

Step 1: Combine water and lemon juice in a small bowl. In Separate bowl, whisk tahini and oil together.

Step 2: Process chickpeas, 1 1/4 cups chopped artichokes, garlic, salt, cayenne in food processor until fully ground, about 15 sec. with machine running add lemon juice mixture in a steady stream. Add tahini mixture and process until smooth, scraping down sides of bowl as needed.

Step 3: Transfer hummus to serving bowl and let sit for 30 min for flavors to meld.

Step 4: Mix 1/4 chopped artichokes with minced fresh herbs (optional) and place in the middle of the bowl of hummus.

Step 5: Serve with veggies and/or crackers.

Paired with Mylonas Malagousia
Adapted from The Complete Mediterranean Cookbook

Artichoke-Lemon Hummus

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