hummus

The New Hummus

Dare I say it, this dip is tastier and easier than making hummus. Goodbye, soaking chickpeas for hours. Goodbye, blending them until smooth. Hello, eggplant.

Ingredients

  • 1 American or Globe eggplant (the large, purple kind we usually see at the store)

  • 1/2 cup of tahini

  • Juice of one lemon

  • 6 cloves of fresh garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon paprika or to taste

  • 1 teaspoon harissa seasoning or to taste

  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Steam the eggplant until soft.

  2. Add all the ingredients into a large mixing bowl.

  3. Using a fork, mash the eggplant and mix everything together.

  4. Enjoy warm or cold with crackers, carrots, or on top of…anything :)

Options

  • Steam eggplant and zucchini

  • Add curry powder

  • Add chili sauce as garnish