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Porcini Hummus

Servings

8

Serving size

1/4 cup
COOKING TIME
30 minutes
CHILLING TIME
60 minutes

This recipe can easily be multiplied and makes great leftovers. The hummus keeps well in the refrigerator for 4 – 5 days if tightly covered.

Porcini Hummus

Ingredients

1 ounce Mushrooms, shiitake, dried (or dried porcini or portobello)
1 cup Water (boiling)
2 clove Garlic, raw (minced)
1/2 lemon yields Lemon juice
1 15 ounce can Canned no salt added white beans (drained and rinsed)
2 Tbsp. Olive oil
1/2 tsp. Salt
1 to taste Black pepper

Instructions

Place the dried mushrooms in a small bowl and pour the boiling water over them. Allow to steep for at least 15 minutes.

Drain the mushrooms and retain the liquid from the mushrooms.

Place the garlic, lemon juice, and half of the beans in a food processor and process for about 30 seconds or until blended.

Add the rest of the beans, the reconstituted mushrooms, olive oil, salt, pepper, and 8 Tablespoons of the mushroom water to the mixture and process until it's your desired texture.

Chill before serving.

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GERD / Acid Reflux

This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.

Lactose

This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.

Coumadin® (Warfarin)

This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.

Gluten Sensitivity

This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.

Sodium

This is a low sodium recipe.

Recipe Notes

I have had a lot of variations of hummus in the last few years but this one, inspired by a version I tasted recently, is one of the best non-traditional versions.

"A thriving household depends on the use of seasonal produce and the application of common sense."

Olivier de Serres, French agronomist