Paleo Magazine Express September 2015 | Page 20

Holly M ar s ha ll Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Do you know what you’re bringing to your next summer backyard barbecue? Preparing a dip, appetizer or side dish that’s delicious for your friends to enjoy—and also healthy for you and everyone attending—is a win-win situation. This hummus is simple to prepare, and can be served with sliced cucumbers, vegetables or your favorite veggie chips. 3/4 cup cashews 1/4 cup tahini 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 (8-oz) jar roasted red peppers, liquid drained Juice of 1/2 large lemon 1/2 tsp smoked paprika 1/2 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp sea salt 2 TBSP coconut milk 20 September 2015 eNewsletter Place the cashews in a bowl of water for 2–3 hours to soak. Drain and rinse the cashews. Place the cashews, tahini and garlic in a food processor. Process until the cashews are blended and the texture is a thick paste. Add the roasted red peppers, lemon, smoked paprika, cumin, onion powder and sea salt. Process until well combined. Lastly, add the coconut milk until the desired thickness is reached. This may be a bit more or less than 2 TBSP. Place in the refrigerator for 2–3 hours to chill before serving.