Herbed Hummus

No-cook recipes should be easy, quick, and healthy. Be ready to entertain any time with this simple crowd-pleasing hummus. Fresh herbs add depth to a classic chickpea blend bursting with flavor from rich tahini paste, fresh lemon juice and zest and savory garlic. Quick to make, you can whip this up in a matter of minutes with your food processor. Beans provide heart-healthy protein and detoxifying fiber which is good for gut health.

Ingredients
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup tahini paste
¼ cup lemon juice
½ tsp. fresh lemon zest
2 garlic cloves
1 ½ Tbs. fresh thyme, picked off the stem
1 (29-oz) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
½ tsp. sea salt
½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper

Procedure
Put all the ingredients in a food processor and blend well. Garnish with freshly ground black pepper and additional thyme leaves or stems. Serve with fresh garden veggies or whole grain crackers.

FoodTrients
Fiber
Folate
Iron
Magnesium
Protein
Vitamin C