#brighttaste

This Lemony Spinach Hummus Dip is a bright and tasty change from plain hummus. Fresh spinach and lemon juice give it a bright taste and a burst of flavor. It's great for dipping vegetables, crackers, or pita bread.

Ingredients: 1 can 15 ounces chickpeas, drained and rinsed. 2 cups fresh spinach leaves. 1/4 cup tahini. 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 2 tablespoons olive oil. Salt and pepper, to taste. Water as needed to adjust consistency.

Instructions: In a food processor, combine chickpeas, spinach, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil. Blend until smooth, adding water as needed to achieve desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer the hummus dip to a serving bowl. Garnish with a drizzle of olive oil and some freshly chopped parsley or lemon zest if desired. Serve with pita bread, crackers, or fresh vegetables.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

Chirmol Soup is a tasty change from the usual charred tomato salsa from Guatemala. While the cilantro and lime give the soup a fresh, bright taste, the charred vegetables give it a smoky depth.

Ingredients: 4 large tomatoes. 1 onion. 2 cloves garlic. 1 jalapeo pepper. 1/4 cup cilantro. 1 lime. Salt to taste.

Instructions: On the stove or grill, sear the skins of the tomatoes, onion, garlic, and jalapeo until they are black. Take off the charred skins from the vegetables. To make a smooth sauce, blend charred vegetables with cilantro and the juice of one lime. Add salt to your liking. Warm the soup up in a pot.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes