Bold and steadfast,
this buffalo soldiers the years.
His counterparts are easy.
He sits – low key, confident, and unassuming. Few dive, but most hover, giving an inquisitive side eye.
Party by party and year by year, I watch skeptics turn kindred spirit.
I understand. I can’t resist; he’s distinct and irresistibly smooth. He stands alone.
Oh Buffalo, you’re ready in under twenty minutes!
I guess you are easy.
Crush and peel garlic.
Squeeze lemon.
Add remaining ingredients and process.
Taste and adjust until devour- able.
Treasure.
Buffalo Hummus
Steadfast, bold, and irresistibly smooth; this simple but low key hummus is adored by close knit friends and party people alike.
Servings: 18 servings
Calories: 27
Ingredients:
Buffalo Hummus
- 1/2 bulb garlic - crushed, peeled, ends cut
- 3 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ½ - 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 Tablespoons tahini - good quality
- 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 15 ounce garbanzo beans, canned - drained and rinsed (peeled optional)
- ½ - 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- ½ - 2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil - or equivalent
- 1 - 3 Tablespoons cold water
- Garnish Ideas green onions, hot sauce, cayenne pepper
Instructions
Buffalo Hummus
- Crush, peel, and cut the ends of the garlic and add to the processor bowl. Then add the fresh squeezed lemon juice and salt. Pulse until either chopped or minced, your preference. Let stand 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, drain and rinse two cans of garbanzo beans. If choosing to pop the skins, go ahead at this time.
- Add the tahini, apple cider vinegar, garbanzo beans, cumin, and smoked paprika to the lemon/garlic/salt mixture. Spin the processor for a few minutes. With the machine running, add the olive oil (or equivalent) and 1 tablespoon of cold water. Continue to run the processor until smooth.
- Open the processor lid and look for consistency and taste for flavor. If needed, add more water, lemon juice, salt, or spice. If perfect, bowl or plate the hummus and garnish. If storing for later or overnight, cover and refrigerate.
Assembly
- Buffalo hummus runs in the same circle with green or red onion, celery sticks, baby or sliced bells, cauliflower, and of course hot sauce and crackers.
Notes
Adapted from The No Meat Athlete
- if making for our garlic and spice loving friends, we amp in both areas!
- halve for a smaller portion.
Nutrition
Calories: 27kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 196mg | Potassium: 22mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 140IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg
