Curried Asparagus Hummus

Adding roasted vegetables to traditional hummus, ups the nutrient value and uses veggies that may need a home before heading to the compost pile. Just found this book on Amazon. Looks like fun, doesn't it?



Difficulty Level: Easy





What you need:

15 asparagus spears, trimmed and rubbed in olive oil
5 cloves garlic
1 tsp. cumin seeds
1 tsp. curry powder
1/4 tsp. turmeric
1/4 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. sea salt
1/8 cup lemon juice
1 tbsp. tahini
1 cup cooked chickpeas
1/8 cup water, or as needed 


What to do:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Roast asparagus spears for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, place garlic, spices, and salt in a food processor and pulse until you have a spicy paste.
Add the remaining ingredients, (including asparagus) and pulse until smooth, adding enough water for your desired consistency.


Yields: 1 1/2 cups