Double Dip, It's Okay on Superbowl Sunday!

Here's another wonderful easy recipe idea for Superbowl Sunday.  The secret ingredients, horseradish and cream cheese, brings this hummus dip to a new level.  I found it at myrecipes.com.

Cream Cheese Hummus
(earthy, creamy with a "kick")

1 can garbanzo beans, drained with liquid reserved

3 oz cream cheese

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1-2 teaspoons horseradish

1/4 cup green onions, minced

1/2+ teaspoon salt

Simply combine all ingredients in a food processor until smooth, using the reserved liquid. Start with 1 teaspoon of horseradish, taste, and add more for a bigger "kick" (get it :P).

Eat with breadsticks, toasted sourdough sliced on a bias, a sliced chewy baguette, toasted pita bread chips, red tortilla chips or whatever else might suit your fancy.  Though cream cheese is used for both dips, the result is quite a different. And don't forget the crudités-- any variety of fresh vegetables will do!

Another way to try hummus with a twist would be to top it with paprika and grated Parmesan cheese, which adds a salty, nutty richness to the earthy flavors of the hummus.  Easier still, buy already made hummus, put it in a serving bowl and then add the garnish.

There you have it... Superbowl Sunday with a few healthy, inexpensive yet satisfying (and even "gourmet") ideas for the weekend.

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