Exploits of a Vegan Wannabe

The last time we were in Atlanta my Mother-in-Law whipped up a batch of Zesty Horseradish Humus. We ate it on everything in sight, including sandwiches.  I thought I would give it a go and this is what I came up with. I used prepared horseradish from a jar instead of making it from scratch, in an effort to make this a fast dish you could make anytime. The batch is big enough for sandwiches, veg trays and for sharing. Thank you Gwen for the delicious idea.

Last night I made sandwiches using crisp romaine leaves, cucumbers, red peppers and carrots. If you saw Mondays sandwich post you may be asking yourself, has Sherry lost her mind and is now living on sandwiches alone? Well friends, that is partly true. This week my frigid Michigan town has been a smothering  85 degrees and I am loving every moment of it.

I really can not get enough of sunshine and warmth.  I can hardly stop to eat. I want to soak it in and make it a sense memory for when January returns. Quick sandwiches using whole food ingredients seems like a great idea to me. Making food like this does not  cut into my play time and it fuels me for strength and greatness.

Horseradish Hummus

by: S. Duquet

Ingredients

2 15 oz cans of organic chick peas, drained

1 15 oz can of organic great northern beans, drained

4 Tbsp prepared horseradish* see note below

1/4 C or more fresh lemon juice

1/2 C water

2 tsp garlic powder

Make it Happen

~Put all ingredients into your food processor or blender and blend until insanely creamy

~Add lemon juice or water as necessary to create a creamy texture. If your prepared horseradish is vinegary than you may want to use less lemon juice and more water. As you are blending, give it a taste, see what you think and add accordingly. Hummus is always a work in progress. I am always full by the time I finish making a batch of hummus because I have tasted and tweaked it so many times.

*Most prepared horseradish is bottled with a brine like mixture of  vinegar and salt. However, grab one with as little sodium as possible. The one I chose only has 10 mg of sodium per serving. The amount of prepared  horseradish I used created a zippy amount of heat. The one you purchase maybe be more or less tangy than mine so adjust for your own taste and enjoy.

Have a delicious day

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