Red Pepper Hummus

1 cup chickpeas, dry*

6 tbsp soaked sesame seeds*

1/2 red pepper, chopped

2 green onions, chopped

1 3/4 cups water
4 garlic cloves

juice of half a lemon

3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (optional)

black pepper and salt, to taste

*Refer to the user guide that came with your Markito Nutrition kit to sprout the chickpeas for approximately 2 days. Sesame seeds simply need to be soaked for 6 hours. Once sprouted you may steam the chickpeas for 5-7 minutes- steaming is optional although it is preferred by most for this recipe. To add extra flavor, keep the water used for steaming for the next step.

Combine all of the ingredients, including the 1 3/4 cups of water, in a food processor or blender and mix until smooth. Note: If you chose not to steam the chickpeas, you may need to add more water to achieve a good consistency. If using a variable speed blender, slowly increase the speed until the max. If you notice your blender is stalling, simple stop the machine, stir with a spoon, and repeat the blending cycle (starting slow and gradually increasing to full speed) until you reach your desired smooth consistency.

Now it’s time to enjoy! Dip into this hummus with veggies such as cucumbers and peppers, or spread it on your favorite raw crackers, bread or even in a wrap filled with fresh sprouts and microgreens. We love adding broccoli and alfalfa sprouts as well as pea shoots, sunflower and fenugreek microgreens. The possibilities are endless.

Note: Some clients prefer to add more lemon juice (up to 3 whole lemons), more garlic, and a bit more water for a desired taste and consistency. As we recommend you do with all of our recipes, keep tinkering with the ingredients until you find the ideal quantities that suit your taste buds.

 Makes 3-4  servings.