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Spicy orange hummus…lowfat, high flavor

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It’s hot and I find myself preparing and eating sandwiches…for lunch, dinner, even breakfast. Last night everyone was shockingly content with paninis made with Columbo salami, roasted turkey, prosciutto, mozzarella, peperocinis, and tomato. They were easy, succulent, and pleasing…and I stayed cool as I made them. Today for lunch I attempted to put a dent in our ever growing pile of cucumbers by making this flavorful veggie and hummus pita sandwich. Here in Madison we have the best food co-op I’ve ever seen. Willy Street Co-op continues to astound me even after living here for seven years. The produce this time of year is about 99 percent local, the breads are local, the deli is fabulous, and the meat case is lined with local products…a grocery store where you can lose yourself in thoughts of food while knowing that it all comes froma good place. They have a great off-site kitchen to prepare a multitude of dishes for their devoted patrons…I’m totally in love with the spicy orange hummus and its citusy, spicy flavors.

This sandwich couldn’t be simpler. For each sandwich, seed and chop into slices 1/2 a cucumber, 1/2 a bell pepper, 1/2 a red onion, and a whole tomato. Salt the tomato. Cut the pita in two and open the pockets, spread the hummus on the insides and then load on the veggies. Given the juicy audacity of that black krim tomato, this was a sandwich meant to be eaten over the sink or with a bundle of napkins at the ready.

geeks eat veggies and hummus

If you can’t make it to Willy you can do the next best thing and make this hummus yourself. You won’t regret it and it’ll help you make a dent in that ever growing pile of fresh veggies.

Spicy orange hummus

1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
2 tablespoons chopped onions
1 garlic clove
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons tahini (sesame seed paste)
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon low sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 can chickpeas, drained

Put everything in the bowl of your food processor and process until smooth.

Here’s the handy-dandy print version… enjoy!

August 10, 2007 | Filed Under Local, Wisconsin, favorite products, food, ginger, lowfat, quick and easy, recipe, soup, salad, sandwich, spicy, vegetable 

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One Response to “Spicy orange hummus…lowfat, high flavor”

  1. Valli on August 13th, 2007

    The orange hummus has so many wonderful flavours going for it. I will have to try this unusual twist on an old favourite. It sounds light and perfect for pitas.

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