Olive Oil Hummus with Lamb Sausage, Mint, Pomegranate
Making humÂmus at home is much easÂier than it looks. With the addiÂtion of some fresh herbs, sausage and pomeÂgranÂate, a simÂple snack can easÂily turn into to light meal.
Olive Oil Hummus with Lamb Sausage, Mint & Pomegranate
Course: Lunch, Appetizers4
servÂings10
minÂutes10
minÂutesExtra virÂgin olive oil adds a nicely pepÂpery pop to this homeÂmade humÂmus. Simply comÂbine the ingreÂdiÂents in a food procesÂsor, blend, and voilà !
Ingredients
15.5oz.15.5oz. can chickÂpeas (or 1 cup dry chickÂpeas, cooked)
1/2cuptahini
3 tableÂspoonsmedium-intenÂsity extra virÂgin olive oil
1eachgarÂlic cloves, peeled
1 teaÂspoonlemon juice
1/4cupvegÂetable broth (or water)
1/2teaÂspoonground cumin
1/2 teaÂspoonsalt
2 1/2tableÂspoons addiÂtional medium-intenÂsity extra virÂgin olive oil
1/2lb. ground merÂguez-style lamb sausage, casÂing removed
1/8cupfresh mint, chopped
1/4cuppomeÂgranÂate arils
naan or pita bread
Directions
- Combine chickÂpeas, tahini, EVOO, garÂlic, lemon juice, broth, cumin and salt in a food procesÂsor. Blend until smooth and refrigÂerÂate until ready to serve.
- Heat 2 teaÂspoons of olive oil in large skilÂlet over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook, breakÂing apart with a spoon, until browned and slightly crispy, 5 – 6 minÂutes.
- Spoon humÂmus into bowls and drizÂzle with remainÂing EVOO. Top with sausage, mint and pomeÂgranÂate and serve with pita and naan bread on the side.
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