Gather up some fresh ingredients for an easy-to-make and healthy after-work snack. UC Davis Health Executive Chef Santana Diaz puts his twist on traditional hummus by adding the flair of jalapeños. Enjoy!

Ingredients

• 4 cups canned garbanzo beans
• 1/4 cup chopped jalapeños
• 1 bunch cilantro
• 1/2 cup tahini
• 6 garlic cloves
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 2 cups extra virgin olive oil

Preparation

1. Puree all of the ingredients in a food processor and blend until relatively smooth.
2. Add water slowly to adjust consistency if it’s too thick.