Recipe: Lemon Basil Hummus

One of Chef Alexa's most popular artisanal appetizers, this classic Middle-Eastern dip is a snap to make and showcases the fresh, bright flavors of lemon and basil.

Lemon Basil Hummus

Ingredients:

• 1 can (15 oz) garbanzo beans (a.k.a. chickpeas)
• 1½ cup loosely packed basil leaves
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 tsp soy sauce

Drain the chickpeas, reserving 1 tablespoon liquid.  Rinse with cold water and drain well in a colander. For an extra-silky texture, slip the skins off the chickpeas by rolling a few at a time very gently between your palms.

Place the chickpeas, basil, garlic, lemon juice, oil, black pepper and soy sauce into a food processor. Cover and pulse until the mixture is smooth, adding the reserved liquid if necessary. Serve with quartered pita bread or fresh vegetables for dipping.

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Kenny has been our go-to guy at Comcast, helping us with the setup of our telecommunications system at the new office location. He grew up in Columbus, graduating from East in ’99 - he's also Sam's nephew! Growing up in Columbus he ate a lot of Lemleys' smoked meats; the pulled pork is his absolute favorite. 

Kenny lives in Fishers with his wife Kate and son Owen; his mom, Sue LaMaster, still lives in Columbus. He currently coaches Travel Baseball for Hamilton Southeastern - this will be his 8th season coaching, first with the 13-yr-old age group and HSE.  

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