Broccoli Stem Hummus

Ingredients

• 2 c peeled and chopped broccoli stems
• 1-2 garlic cloves
• 1⁄4 c tahini
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 3 Tbsp olive oil
• 1⁄2 c chopped fresh herbs (we like thyme or oregano)
• 1⁄2 tsp kosher salt

Instructions

1. Bring a pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add your broccoli stems and boil for 5 minutes, or until tender.
2. Drain the vegetables and plunge them into an ice bath.
3. Drain the stems again and place them in a food processor along with the garlic, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, chopped herbs, and salt.
4. Process the mixture until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides if needed.
5. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Enjoy with a slice of pita, on a sandwich, or with a few carrots and cucumber slices.

Recipe Notes and Variations

• If you grow broccoli at home and your florets start going to flower, pick those lovely flowers and garnish all your dishes with them.
• Experiment with different herbs and spices in your hummus, like parsley, tarragon, chives, cumin, paprika, za’atar, or whatever you like!