Preserving Herbs

Try different fresh herbs for a unique flavor.

Hummus with Purple Basil

Add a little color and flavor to your hummus with fresh herbs.

Featuring the following Pantry Garden Herbs:

Ocimum basilicum 'Purpurascens'
Common Name: Basil, Dark Opal,

Ocimum basilicum
Common Name: Basil, Mini Purple,

Ocimum basilicum 'Purple Ruffles'
Common Name: Basil, Purple Ruffles

	1 can garbonzo beans
	dash salt
	1-2 t. minced garlic

	1/4 c. tahini
	2-3 T. fresh squeezed lemon juice
	handful of purple basil

Crackers or pita bread

Featured Herbs

Basil, Dark Opal, Basil, Mini Purple, Basil, Purple Ruffles

Directions

Heat up the beans and liquid in microwave for a minute or in a small saucepan. Blend beans and liquid with the fresh garlic to mince well. Wash the basil and take leaves off the stems and put in blender. I like mini-purple basil especially. Add the other ingredients and blend until the basil is chopped up but not pureed. Serve with crackers or toasted pita.

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