Concentrated Tomato Hummus

Not only does this recipe contain canned tomatoes but this entire recipe includes wonder foods for our immune system. From garlic, chickpeas, sesame seed tahini, olive oil, cumin, and turmeric. This recipe has all the good stuff in it! All of these foods are shown to have a positive effect on the gut microbiome which can directly boost the health of our immune system, and we want a healthy gut flora.

Ingredients:

1 can diced tomatoes drained

1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas or 1 1/2 cups (250 grams) cooked chickpeas

1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh lemon juice (1 large lemon)

1/4 cup (60 ml) well-stirred tahini

1 small garlic clove, minced

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric

Salt to taste

2 to 3 tablespoons (30 to 45 ml) water

Directions:

Place all ingredients except olive oil in a food processor if you have one or you can use a blender on puree. Drizzle in olive oil at the end to thicken mixture. You can add a squeeze of lemon and olive oil at the end to serve. Serve this with a plate overflowing with sliced vegetables such as yellow, red, and green peppers, green beans, broccoli, squash etc. etc. etc. Place this out on the table for kids and family to graze if they are hungry. It's important to try to stay away from sugary and carb rich snacks because they have the exact opposite effect on our immune by increasing inflammation.