CHEF JEFF -- ONE BYTE AT A TIME: Green Hummus

Here a different spin on a dip that's becoming quite popular

2 cups spinach

1 cup arugula

¼ cup cilantro

¼ cup diced green onion

2 small cloves garlic

1 cup olive oil

4 cups garbanzo beans

¼ cup lemon juice

Salt and pepper

In the bowl of a food processor, combine the spinach, arugula, cilantro, green onion and garlic. With the processor running, slowly add the olive oil then start to add the beans. (Depending on the size of your processor, the hummus may need to be processed in batches: Remove some of the processed hummus to a large bowl then continue adding beans to the processor. Fold everything together in the large bowl, flavoring and seasoning as needed.) Add the lemon juice, then season with 1½ teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper, or to taste.

Yield: A generous 5 cups.

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