Lunch: Quick Lemon Hummus

Recipe by Art Smith Hummus is most commonly thought of as a dip, but it's so much more. Use it as a sandwich spread (try it with cucumbers, sprouts and sliced tomatoes on whole wheat bread) or as a sauce for grilled lamb. It's pretty great with firm whit

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Lemon

Health and fertility benefits of Quick Lemon Hummus

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to.

Ingredients

1 can garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
3 tbsp. creamy peanut butter
3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
Grated zest of 1 lemon
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1 clove garlic
1/4 c. Extra virgin olive oil
Salt and ground hot red pepper (cayenne)

Instructions

Combine the garbanzo beans, peanut butter, lemon juice and zest, cumin, and garlic in a food processor. With the machine running, add the oil. Add enough of the reserved bean liquid to make a smooth, fluffy puree. Season with salt and red pepper. (The hummus can be prepared up to 5 days ahead, covered and refrigerated.)

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