Ginger-garlic Hummus

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1 garlic clove, peeled
• 1 inch piece peeled fresh ginger
• 2 cups garbanzo beans, drained, 3 tablespoons liquid reserved (chickpeas, from two 15-ounce cans)
• 1/4 cup smooth cashew butter
• 3 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon chili-garlic sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground star anise
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 green onion, chopped
• 2 whole star anise (optional)

Recipe

• 1 using on/off turns, mince garlic and ginger in processor. add beans, reserved bean liquid, cashew butter, rice vinegar, soy sauce, chili-garlic sauce, and ground star anise. process mixture to coarse puree. add cilantro and green onion; process to combine. transfer to bowl; garnish with whole star anise, if desired.
• 2 *available in the asian foods section of many supermarkets and at asian markets.