Cilantro Jalapeno Hummus And Tabouli A La Pita Jungle Recipes

CILANTRO JALAPENO HUMMUS

Steps:

• Blend garbanzo beans, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, garlic, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder in a blender until smooth.

CILANTRO TABOULI

Steps:

• Bring water to a boil in a saucepan, turn off the heat, and stir in the bulgur wheat. Cover and let sit for 30 minutes to absorb water. Strain off any liquid left unabsorbed, if necessary.
• Place the bulgur wheat in a large salad bowl, and lightly toss with the tomatoes, green onions, cilantro, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, pepper, and salt until thoroughly combined. Refrigerate the salad for at least 3 hours to blend the flavors; serve cold.

CILANTRO-JALAPENO HUMMUS AND TABOULI (A LA PITA JUNGLE)

Steps:

• Tabouli:.
• Place quinoa in a fine-mesh wire strainer.
• Rinse several times, rubbing the grains together to remove the bitter outer layer.
• Place water and quinoa in a small saucepan.
• Bring to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer and cover.
• Cook for 10 to 15 minutes or until all water has been absorbed.
• Let cool.
• Once the quinoa has cooled completely, mix together with the rest of the ingredients.
• Refrigerate for at least one hour or overnight.
• Hummus:.
• Add all ingredients, except for the reserved garbanzo bean juice, to the work bowl of your food processor.
• Process until well blended.
• While the processor is still running, slowly add reserved garbanzo bean juice through the feed chute until desired consistency is reached.
• To Serve:.
• Spread the hummus evenly onto 5 dinner plates.
• Split the tabouli into 5 servings as well, and plop into the center of each plate on top of the hummus.
• Serve with pitas and sliced cucumbers.