Peach-Ginger Hummus
With a twist on traditional hummus, fruit creates a mildly sweet and zesty dip, perfect for a party, snack or brown bag lunch for kids and adults.
Serves 6
Prep time 15 min.
Ingredients
1 can (15oz.) no salt added garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15oz.) Del Monte® Lite Sliced Cling Peaches, drained, divided
2 Tbsps. olive oil
3 Tbsps. water
1 tsp. grated fresh ginger
1 clove garlic
2 Tbsps. fresh lemon juice
½ tsp. cumin
⅛ tsp. cayenne pepper
2 Tbsps. chopped fresh cilantro [or mint]
salt, optional
Directions
Combine garbanzo beans, half peaches, oil, water, ginger, garlic, lemon juice, cumin and salt to taste, if desired and cayenne in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Place mixture in a serving bowl.
Chop remaining peaches; toss with cilantro or mint. Top hummus with peach herb mixture before serving.
Serve with red bell pepper strips, baby carrots, cucumber slices or pita chips, as desired.
VARIATION: To prepare Quick Peach-Ginger Hummus, prepare recipe as directed above except blend together one 10-oz. container of prepared classic hummus with ginger and half of peaches. Prepare peach-herb mixture and serve.
