Spicy Apricot and Sunflower Seed Hummus

I recently found a most delicious hummus, Spicy Yellow Lentil Hummus with Sunflower Seeds and Apricots, by Eat Well Enjoy Life…. However, I was disappointed to see several added preservatives. I spend so much time reading labels and eating healthy that I couldn’t make an exception with my hummus, especially since there are plenty of other brands that are preservative free! So I decided to try and make my own version of this unique hummus!!!

I began with a basic chickpea hummus and use apricot preserves to sweeten it…. I was surprisingly pleased with my results!! It was spicy and sweet just like the store bought version!

Ingredients:

3 cans of chickpeas (I cooked mine from dried chickpeas ~ 2 hrs to cook)

4 tbs tahini

4 garlic cloves

3 tbs lemon juice

8 tbs WFs apricot fruit spread

2 tbs roasted red bell pepper olive oil

¼ cup raw sunflower seeds

1 tbs crushed red pepper flakes

½ tsp paprika

½ tsp cumin

Water for desired consistency

Salt and pepper to taste

To do:

Place all ingredients in your food processor EXCEPT the sunflower seeds.

Blend until smooth (2-3 minutes)

Then add the sunflower seeds and stir – leaving a chunky consistency.

Next time I might add some chopped dried apricots too…..

Enjoy with your favorite veges or pita bread!

VOTING:

Adults: 2 thumbs up!!!

Kids: too spicy!