Paleo Hummus

Name: Paleo Hummus
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 cup cashew, raw (*see note); 2 cups soaking water (discard after soaking); 2 tbsp tahini; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1 pinch cumin; 2 pinches sea salt; ¼ cup water, as needed; 1 tbsp fresh herbs of choice (parsley, mint, basil fresh), minced

April 25, 2022 Andrea Wyckoff

The Paleo Hummus in the picture is served with sliced jicama, cucumbers, carrots, celery, radishes, and edible flowers. I love to garnish this hummus with fresh, minced parsley. Please note that while this is a wonderful, nutritious recipe, it is not starch-free because of the cashews. If starch-free is necessary for your dietary needs, please check the recipe notes below for substitutions.

Ingredients

cashew, raw (*see note)		1 cup
soaking water (discard after soaking)		2 cups
tahini		2 tbsp
olive oil		2 tbsp
lemon juice		2 tbsp
cumin		1 pinch
sea salt		2 pinches
water, as needed		¼ cup
fresh herbs of choice (parsley, mint, basil fresh), minced		1 tbsp

Direction:

Pre-soak cashews (*see notes for the starch-free option of Paleo Hummus). Either pre-soak in hot water for 30 to 60 minutes, or in room-temperature water for a few hours. Rinse. Discard soaking water.
Blend all ingredients together (except fresh herbs) in a high-speed blender or food processor, and slowly add water a little bit at a time until the preferred creamy consistency is reached.
Last, add in minced herbs and carefully pulse a few times until herbs are blended in.
Serve this Paleo Hummus as a dip with fresh sliced veggies.