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We're finishing up Lemon Week with a healthy and delicious recipe for Lemon-Rosemary Hummus. I learned to make hummus many years ago from a Greek chef who happened to run the refreshment kiosk at our local swim club one summer. Instead of the usual hot dogs and chips he served us fantastic grilled chicken pitas with fresh hummus and tomatoes. The aromas that wafted from his humble little kitchen were amazing. We became friends and he taught me how to make his wonderful hummus. If you have a food processor, it is a breeze to make and tastes infinitely better than store bought hummus.
I've added fresh rosemary and smoked paprika to his original recipe. If you have never used smoked paprika, you will want to add this wonderful seasoning to your spice arsenal! It adds a subtle "wood-fired" essence to your recipes as if you had one of those fancy ovens that you see in nicer pizzerrias. The fresh rosemary adds a unique flavor to the hummus and marries beautifully with the lemon.
Crudites and crostinis are just fancy names for raw veggies and crispy little oven-toasted bread slices. Hummus, while having tons of flavor, is low in fat and calories so go ahead and make a batch for snacking this weekend. Just save a bit for the delicious Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Pita recipe that I will be sharing on Monday. Have a great weekend!
Lemon-Rosemary Hummus with Crudites and Crostini
Anonymous says
Hello - is Tahini hard to find? what section of store do i look? thanks
Chris Scheuer says
Hi, most larger grocery stores carry tahini, you might have to ask for it but it's usually the ethnic area. It's always available at Middle Eastern groceries.
Carol @ There's Always Thyme to Cook says
Love hummus, especially when you can taste the lemon! Looks delicious! have to go check out your other lemony posts!
Thanks for the visit to my blog, I'm enjoying yours 🙂
sweetpeaskitchen.com says
I love hummus! I am always looking for new versions of hummus that I have not tried...this looks delicious. Can't wait to try it out! 🙂
Catherine says
Thank you for visiting my blog...You have a lovely blog..I always make my own hummus, so much better than store bought..yours looks delish! Your lemon tart also looks sooooo good...Glad that I found your blog also..Blessings, Catherine..xo
The Cafe Sucre Farine says
Thanks so much Cynthia! I love doing this!
Cynthia says
I loved your recipes..Thank you so much for posting 🙂
Anonymous says
Chris - A friend passed along your blog to me. I love all these recipes and your fun editorial too. 🙂 I can't wait to try out the recipes - Thank you so much for posting. I look forward to it each day! Blessings, Alyssa Angel