Italian pizza-inspired hummus elevates any snack time or party event.
Author: Kim Galeaz RDN LD
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
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.
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/