Arugula, Artichoke and Red Chile Hummus

Hummus is one of the easiest side dishes to make and it is generally cheaper than buying it in the store. The beautiful thing about hummus is that if you don't have one of the ingredients, just leave it out.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 195 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup olive oil
• salt to taste
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 3 tablespoons tahini
• cracked black pepper to taste
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• ½ cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoons water, or as needed
• 1 (19 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 banana pepper, seeded and chopped (Optional)
• 1 cup artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
• 1 cup baby arugula, coarsely chopped
• 1 teaspoon bouquet garni

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place chickpeas, banana pepper, artichoke hearts, baby arugula, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, tahini, cumin, bouquet garni, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper in a food processor.

Step 2

Pulse 3 or 4 times to start. Process for about 1 minute; scrape down sides of processor bowl. Continue to process until large pieces are finely chopped and hummus is to your desired consistency, 1 to 2 minutes. Thin with water, if too thick, adding a few teaspoons at a time.