Artichoke hummus

          ​Artichoke Hummus

INGREDIENTS

1 can garbanzo beans (chick peas), drained

1 clove fresh garlic

1 14 oz can artichoke hearts, reserving liquid

1 TBSP fresh lemon juice

1 TBSP oil(any type is fine)

1/4 tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

 

 

 

 

DIRECTIONS 

In a food processor, mix  garlic, beans, salt, pepper, lemon juice,  and oil. If too dry, add, small amounts at a time, artichoke can liquid, until it blends easy. Mix until smooth. Add in artichokes, and combine until smooth (if you prefer more texture, you can leave artichokes chunky). Serve with pita chips, crackers, or veggies. 

 

Orange ricotta pancakes

1cup flour

 1&3/4 cup part skim Ricotta

1/3 cup sugar

1teaspoon baking  powder

1 teaspoon vanilla

Rind and juice of 1 orange

1/4 cup milk ( I used skim)

2eggs separated

1/4 teaspoon salt

 Beat together ricotta with sugar, egg yolks, vanilla, orange rind.

Mix flour, salt and baking powder.

Add flour mixture to wet ingredients, alternating with orange juice and milk.

Beat egg whites until stiff. Fold into mixture.

Pour 1/4 cup batches on pan or griddle greased with canola and butter. Cook until brown , about 4-5 minutes per side. Garnish with powdered sugar or maple syrup.