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Strawberry Hummus

Fresh strawberries add a sweet, juicy note and pretty red color to hummus, making it a hit with kids says Executive Chef Bryan Ehrenholm, Manteca (Calif) Unified School District. Grownup diners will also appreciate this new twist on a favorite snack—the strawberries add a healthy dose of vitamin C and just a handful of calories.

At a glance
Main Ingredient
Fruit
Cuisine Type
Mediterranean
Menu Part
Side Dish
Serves
4 servings
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

2 cups hulled and quartered California strawberries
1 can (14.5 oz.) garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1 tsp. fresh squeezed lemon juice
¼ tsp. fresh ground black pepper
½ tsp. kosher salt
Toasted pita bread wedges

Methods/Steps

1. Combine all ingredients except pita bread in the work bowl of a food processor. Blend until very smooth.  Serve with pita bread toasts.

Recipe courtesy of California Strawberry Commission

Related Terms:

Fruit, Mediterranean, Side Dish

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