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What You Can Make
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Dips & Spreads
Whether you're looking for after-school snack ideas or planning a party straight out of a food magazine, Vitamix recipes for simple dips and spreads will show you just how delicious healthy can be.
FEATURED RECIPE
Hummus
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Gather Ingredients
2 – 425 g cans chickpeas, 1 drained, 1 with liquid
35 g raw sesame seeds
1 Tablespoon olive oil
60 ml lemon juice
1 garlic clove, peeled
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt, to taste
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Add ingredients to the container, start the machine on Variable 1, and slowly increase to its highest speed.
Blend for 1 minute.
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While blending, use the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades. Not to worry—the tamper can’t touch the blades when the lid is secure.
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Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with cayenne pepper for an appetizer that’s sure to impress guests.
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