THAI COCONUT CURRY HUMMUS - Sip & Snack Saturday

After the Falafel from last Tasty Thursday, let's stay in the Mediterranean spirit with with delicious Hummus with a mix of Thai Flavors.

Perfect for your BBQ nights, Top on your salad bowls, or with carrot, cucumber sticks.

1/3 cup per serving.

Ingredients:

• 2 cans chickpeas, drained

• ¾ cup unsweetened full-fat coconut milk

• 1/3 cup red curry paste

• 3 garlic cloves

• Zest of 1 lime + the juice of 1 lime squeezed

• 1 teaspoon salt

• Garnish with fresh thai basil leaves

Directions:

1. Place the chickpeas, red curry paste, garlic, lime zest, and salt in the food processor. Pour ½ cup of coconut milk over the top and cover.

2. Puree until very smooth, then check the consistency. If you like your hummus a little more loose, add another ¼ coconut milk and puree again.

3. Scoop into a bowl and sprinkle chopped thai basil over the top.

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