Nonna's Homemade Broccoli Hummus Dip
A simple and healthy snack or appetizer, this Nonna's humus recipe includes green veggies a garlic.
Ingredients
- 1 12 oz bag fresh broccoli florets
- 2 tsp olive oil
- salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 15 oz can garbanzo beans (aka chick peas), drained & rinsed
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder, add more to taste if needed
- 2 tbsp sour cream
- 1/2 tsp tahini
- olive oil, for a drizzled garnish
Instructions
- Steam the broccoli. Transfer the cooked broccoli to a mixing bowl, toss with the 2 tsp of olive oil, salt & pepper, and set aside to cool.
- To the bowl of a food processor with the blade attachment, add the cooled broccoli, beans, olive oil, cumin, garlic powder, sour cream, and tahini. Pulse on and off as needed for a few minutes until the mixture is completely combined and smooth.
- Transfer the hummus to a tupperware, seal, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Taste the mixture, add more garlic, salt, & pepper as necessary.
- Transfer to a serving bowl, and drizzle with a bit of olive oil, if desired. Serve immediately with pita chips, crackers, slices of crusty baguette, or crisp vegetables.
Notes
If you want to give this recipe a more Italian spin, you can sub cannelini beans for the garbonzo/chick peas.