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Today we are talking sides and dessert all perfect for a picnic. Now, I have a delicious recipe for you that you can take along with you. It’s a Tuscan hummus recipe that I adapted from one I found in my Wasatch Woman section of my newspaper. It has all those fantastic Tuscan flavors in it. Hummus really is easy to make and this Tuscan hummus was my first attempt at it. You basically toss it in you food processor and blend until nice and smooth. Serve it up with homemade or store bought pita chips. It’s even tasty with veggies.
Here are some other great picnic sides (I tried to not include any mayo or cream items to be food safe on your picnic):
- Quick Fruit Salad
- Summer Bean Salad
- Orzo Salad
- Cucumber Salad
- Peachy Fruit Salad
- Frog Eye Salad
- Fiesta Pasta Salad (just omit the chicken for a side dish)
- Marinated Zucchini
- Black Bean and Pineapple Salsa
- Black Bean and Corn Salsa
And don’t forget dessert (I tried to not do anything that could get melted):
- Sunny Peanut Butter Chews
- Speedy Brownies
- White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Bars
- Oats and Everything Bars
- Zesty Lemon Cookies
- Easy Sugar Cookies (no frosting needed)
- Peanut Butter Cookies
Tuscan Hummus
Ingredients
- 1 (15 oz) cannellini or Great Northern Beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1/3 grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
- 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 1/2 Tbsp Tahini paste
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp. dried rosemary
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil plus extra for garnish if desired
Instructions
- Combine all ingredient except olive oil in food processor. Process until smooth
- Turn on processor and drizzle in oil to get a thick and smooth consistency. Wrap tightly and chill until ready to use.
- Serve with cut up vegetables, pita chips or my favorite Tostitos corn chips.
26 comments
Parmesan cheese quantity information is incomplete
(1/3 what (cup, bottle, ?)
I also can’t figure out how to print recipe easily. There’s a link to open a different recipe (Hawaiian Sweet and Sour Sausage)
Parmesan cheese quantity information is incomplete
(1/3 what (cup, bottle, ?)
I also can’t figure out how to print recipe easily. There’s a link to open a different recipe (Hawaiian Sweet and Sour Sausage)
Parmesan cheese quantity information is incomplete
(1/3 what (cup, bottle, ?)
Parmesan cheese quantity information is incomplete
(1/3 what (cup, bottle, ?)
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What a great option when the original hummus gets bit botring with time.
What a great option when the original hummus gets bit botring with time.
I have never made hummus, mainly b/c I did not want to buy tahini not knowing it’s shelf life but I really need to start b/c we gobble hummus up
I have never made hummus, mainly b/c I did not want to buy tahini not knowing it’s shelf life but I really need to start b/c we gobble hummus up
I need to make homemade hummus! I love it so much.
I need to make homemade hummus! I love it so much.
Oooh, this looks yummy! I just made sweet potato hummus the other day but I’ve never made anything like this. Thanks!
Oooh, this looks yummy! I just made sweet potato hummus the other day but I’ve never made anything like this. Thanks!
Yum – that looks great! I’ve still yet to make my own hummus. What is stopping me?!
Yum – that looks great! I’ve still yet to make my own hummus. What is stopping me?!
This made me drool just a little
This made me drool just a little
Yes! Now I know what I can take to our family picnic tonight! They always look to me to bring something healthy!
Yes! Now I know what I can take to our family picnic tonight! They always look to me to bring something healthy!