Spicy Giardiniera Hummus

Giardiniera is a combination of hot peppers and pickled vegetables. Ever since discovering it when I lived in Chicago, I have been obsessed with putting it on everything - eggs, pasta dishes, baked potatoes, tuna salad, etc. The other day I found a gallon tub of it when I was shopping at Gordon Food Service and got super excited.

This hummus recipe is great to make at the beginning of the week and pack with fresh cut vegetables for a quick snack at work or school!

1. Place garbanzo beans, tahini, yogurt, lemon zest/juice, garlic and salt in a food processor and process for 30 seconds. 

2. Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired smoothness. Add the giardiniera and pulse 5 times. Adjust seasonings as needed. 

3. Transfer hummus to a serving bowl and garnish with additional giardiniera. Serve with pita chips and fresh veggies on the side.

Spicy Giardiniera Hummus 
Makes 2 1/2 cups

All you need:
2 (15 oz.) cans garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup tahini
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
2-4 tablespoons water
1/4 cup hot giardiniera, plus more for garnish 
Pita chips and fresh cut vegetables, for serving 

All you do:
1. Place garbanzo beans, tahini, yogurt, lemon zest/juice, garlic and salt in a food processor and process for 30 seconds. 
2. Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired smoothness. Add the giardiniera and pulse 5 times. Adjust seasonings as needed. 
3. Transfer hummus to a serving bowl and garnish with additional giardiniera. Serve with pita chips and fresh veggies on the side.