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Basil & Artichoke Hummus
This is a perfect recipe to use summertime basil abundance. Healthy and delicious, this hummus is convenient because only a few ingredients need to be fresh. You may already have most of the other ingredients in your pantry! To learn more about growing and harvesting your own basil at home, check out this post on sweet basil. And now to the recipe: Ingredients 1 Can White Beans or Chick Peas 1 Can Artichoke Hearts 1/4 Cup Tahini 1/4 Cup Olive Oil 1/4 Cup Fresh Basil Leaves 1 Lemon (squeezed) 1 Clove Garlic 1 tsp Cumin 1/2 tsp Salt Instructions: Drain and rinse the canned beans. Drain the artichoke hearts. Combine…
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Sweet Basil
Sweet Basil is my absolute favorite thing in the garden. It smells wonderful, and grows prolifically in the hot, dry climate of Central California. I love to use fresh basil in hummus, pesto, and soups. Check out this recipe for hummus made with basil and artichoke. Growing Basil from Seed It is easy to grow basil from seed. It germinates within a week, but takes a few months to get big enough to start harvesting. For this reason, it may be best to start seedlings indoor and then transplant to the garden once it’s warm enough. Transplanting Basil Basil does well transplanted. Often, store bought potted basil will have several…
