Pepperoni Pizza Hummus
 
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Italian pizza-inspired hummus elevates any snack time or party event.
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Serves: 12
Ingredients
  • 3 cans (15 oz.) chickpeas, rinsed and drained, reserving at least 1 cup liquid
  • 1 can (6 oz.) tomato paste
  • ¼ to ½ cup julienne sun-dried tomatoes (from 7 oz. jar packed in oil)
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon each dried Italian seasoning, basil and oregano
  • 1 teaspoon each garlic powder and onion powder
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ½ to ¾ cup Mini Pepperoni Slices
  • Chopped Italian parsley, crushed red pepper and/or mini pepperoni slices, optional garnishes
Instructions
  1. Place all ingredients except pepperoni slices and garnishes in a large food processor bowl. Add ¾ cup reserved chickpea liquid. Process until thoroughly combined and blended, stopping and stirring occasionally. Add a tablespoon more reserved chickpea liquid (or olive oil) if you want a thinner hummus. Stir in mini pepperoni pieces with spoon. Refrigerate hummus until serving time. Garnish if desired before serving. Serve with crackers, pita wedges, pita chips, bread cubes and/or fresh cut-up vegetables like bell pepper strips and broccoli.
  2. Makes about 6 cups hummus (12 servings of ½ cup each)
Recipe by at https://kimgaleaz.com/2022/02/around-the-clock-with-canned-tomatoes/