sprouted chickpea hummus

sprouted chickpea hummus. i picked up a bag of sprouted chickpeas from the CAFM (certified arkansas farmers market) in argenta. sprouted beans are supposed to be easier for the body to digest. a couple e-mails with VAD led me to do some recipe research. first try: victorious. this is another too simple recipe. there is no reason to buy hummus pre-packaged, pre-made, in a powder or a mix. this hummus is fresh and delicious! here’s how;

you'll need:
1 cup sprouted chickpeas, blanched
1 cup water
2 tablespoons tahini
1 teaspoon cumin, ground
½ lemon, juiced
2 cloves garlic, smashed & blanched
1 teaspoon salt

you'll do:

bring a pot of water to a boil. remove water from heat and let sit for 1 minute. place sprouted chickpeas and the garlic in the hot water for one minute; drain. do not skip this step.

place chickpeas, water, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, cumin & salt in a food processor. whiz until smooth. if you must, you can thin it out more with additional water.

taste and adjust seasonings.

note: you can sprout your own chickpeas: soak dried chickpeas in water for 1 day. drain. let sit for 2 days, rinsing and draining once or twice per day. chickpeas are ready when the sprouts are about ½ inch long.