Red Kidney Bean Hummus

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Who doesn't love a good creamy hummus. Try this Red Kidney Bean version for a healthier version that's big on taste. It's great served with pita crisps and also smeared on a sandwich or wrap.

Ingredients

Juice of  lemon

1 cup Tahini

4- 5 cloves of Spiced Garlic

19 oz can of Red Kidney Beans

2 tbsp Olive oil

Salt

Pepper

1 cup Parsley

Add the wet ingredients in the food processor first – lemon juice, tahini and spiced garlic. Add the Red Kidney beans, olive oil, salt and pepper and blend to a creamy paste. Add half the parsley that is coarsely chopped. Pulse. Garnish with the rest of the parsley. Drizzle with more Olive oil and serve.

Red Pepper Hummus topped with Chicken Shawarma

Red Pepper Hummus

1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas
2 roasted red peppers (bottled)
1/4 cup tahini (sesame paste)
Juice of 1 lemon juice
2- 4 tablespoons olive oil
Splash of hot sauce
salt, pepper
Water if required

1 oz chicken breast - marinate in shawarma spice or just marinate with lemon juice, dried oregano, paprika, all spice powder and pepper.
Olive oil
Pinch Smoked Paprika
Chopped parsley
Chopped Picked turnips(found in most Arabic stores)

Grind all the hummus ingredients to a smooth paste. Shallow fry the chicken. Smear the hummus at the bottom of a serving bowl. With the back of a spoon make a little well in the center and add olive oil. Sprinkle with the chicken, parsley, chopped turnip and pinch of smoked paprika.

Serve with Pita chips or crackers.

Note: Hummus tends to dry if left in the open, be sure to cover this with a thin film of Olive oil.