Sundried Tomato and Rosemary Hummus

By Kreg Weiss, B HKin • December 20th, 2005 • 3801 Views

Very tasty and an excellent source of protein. Garlic is renowned for its natural healing properties.

Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 5 minutes
Serves: 3 - 5 people

Ingredients:
4 cloves garlic
2 (15 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup sundried tomatoes (in oil)
2 Tbsp. minced rosemary - fresh
3 Tbsp. tahini (sesame paste)
dash of cayenne

Mince garlic, sundried tomatoes and rosemary.

In a mixer add garlic, beans, lemon juice, tahini, and salt. Process into a puree.
With the processor running, slowly add olive oil in a steady stream. Process until mixture thickens, about 1-2 minutes. Add tomatoes and rosemary and pulse throughout, about 10 seconds. Sprinkle with cayenne.

Serve as a dip with veggies or bread.

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Bring to room temperature before serving.

Kreg Weiss is a co-founder of My Yoga Online and certified Hatha Yoga Teacher. Several years ago, Kreg discovered yoga while teaching health and fitness. Yoga dramatically transformed Kreg's approach to teaching health and wellness as well as changed his personal life bringing new direction in finding physical, mental, and spiritual growth.

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Location:  Montreal, CA

Kreg is a certified Hatha Yoga Teacher and Kinesiologist (exercise science).  All of his classes integrate a purposeful, meditative quality to allow for an experience of connection and reflection while the body explores expansion and renewal. Kreg acquired...