Shanthi Appelö is a registered dietitian and health and wellness spokesperson for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan based in Detroit. Passionate about the science of nutrition and behavior, Shanthi has experience working in clinical nutrition, public health and teaching in the university setting. She earned her Master of Science in Public Health Nutrition from the University of Tennessee and has a research background in maternal and child health nutrition and public health, as well as a Certificate of Training in Obesity Interventions from the Commission on Dietetic Registration. In her free time, she enjoys experimenting in the kitchen, exploring the outdoors, working on art and spending time with family.
Buffalo Hummus Dip Recipe
1 min read
Serving Amount
Ingredients
2 cans (15-ounce) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 tsp baking soda
2 lemons, juiced
2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
4 tbsp hot sauce, such as Frank’s Red Hot, or more to taste
1⁄4 cup plus 2 Tbsp. feta cheese, divided
1 cup of tahini
1/4 cup or more of ice water
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp olive oil
1 Roma tomato, diced
1⁄4 cup pickled jalapeños
1 stalk green onion, chopped
Instructions
Step 1
Add chickpeas and baking soda to a medium saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, allowing it to boil for about 20 minutes. Drain chickpeas in a strainer, then pour cold water over them. Remove any excess peels.
Step 2
While chickpeas are boiling, combine lemon juice and garlic in a food processor or blender until well incorporated. Add tahini and hot sauce and blend until creamy. While the food processor or blender is running, add ice water. Finally, add the chickpeas, one-quarter cup of feta cheese and olive oil and blend until smooth, occasionally scraping down the sides of the blender. Add more water if needed. Add salt and pepper to taste. Taste and add more hot sauce if needed.
Step 3
Add hummus to a serving bowl and top with Roma tomatoes, pickled jalapenos, 2 tablespoons feta cheese and chopped green onions. Serve with your favorite dinners.
