Green Hummus

Green Hummus

So easy as a base for sandwich, to top on stir-fry or eggs…

this is a great and easy base for a vegetal protein

Green hummus

yield : 5 cups

Ingredients

 2 x cup spinach

1 x cup arugula

1/4 cup cilantro or basil

1/4 green onion

2   garlic mince

4 cups garbanzo beans

1x cup olive oil

1/4 cup lemon juice

Sea salt & pepper to taste

Directions

Add to a food processor spinach, arugula, cilantro, green onion & garlic, pulse couples time then let run the processor to a medium speed add the olive oil and the drain beans finish with lemon juice and salt and pepper.

This is a base you could add or change some ingredients to make it your own 

you like garlic well go crazy, caramel shallots, basil, steam kale…

Create your own and enjoy

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