Spinach Artichoke Hummus with Roasted Red Peppers

“This is my new twist on hummus. We love spinach artichoke dip and hummus so I tried to make a more delicious spinach artichoke dip by adding it to hummus. I served with homemade pita chips.”

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons
  
  olive oil


• 3 cloves
  
  garlic, crushed


• 1 tablespoon
  
  sesame seeds


• 1/4 cup
  
  water


• 1 (10 ounce) bag
  
  chopped fresh spinach


• 2 (15 ounce) cans
  
  garbanzo beans, liquid reserved


• 1 (12 ounce) jar
  
  marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped


• 1 (7 ounce) jar
  
  roasted red peppers, drained and chopped

Directions:

• The olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat . Stir in the garlic and sesame ; Cook and stir until garlic is soft , 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside. Heat water in another pan . Add spinach. Cook and stir until wilted spinach , 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.


• Put the chickpeas in a blender . Cover, and puree until smooth. Add the spinach , artichokes and garlic mixture . Mix to desired consistency , Pour in reserved garbanzo bean liquid as needed. Enter spoon mixture into a bowl. Cover and refrigerate until chilled . Top with roasted red pepper before serving.

Spinach Artichoke Hummus with Roasted Red Peppers