Golden Turmeric Hummus

Ingredients:

• 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained
• 1-2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp fresh grated ginger
• ¼ tsp sea salt •¼ tsp ground turmeric
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 3 Tbsp tahini
• ½ tsp fresh grated turmeric Garnish with pine nuts & pinch cayenne pepper
• 1-2 Tbsp olive oil

Action:

1. Add drained chickpeas, lemon juice, tahini, garlic, ginger, fresh and ground turmeric, salt, and cayenne (optional) to a blender or food processor and blend on high until creamy and smooth, scraping down sides needed.
2. To create a creamier texture, add a bit of oil and/or (if avoiding oil) water. (I used 1 Tbsp oil and 2 Tbsp water).
3. Taste and adjust flavor as needed, adding more garlic or ginger for spice/zing, lemon juice for acidity, salt for saltiness, grated turmeric for earthiness, or cayenne for spice. I added a bit more ground turmeric, lemon juice, and salt.
4. Serve as is or garnish with pine nuts, sesame seeds, or more spices. Parsley would also be a nice addition. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator up to 3-4 days.

You simply cannot go wrong with this very simple recipe. And your family, friends, and guests will think you spent a ton of time getting it together. And most importantly, it is a very healthy treat everyone can consume guilt free. And the magic ingredient has many healthy properties that will likely help with many of your inflammation related ailments.