Be a Party Smarty

Summertime is here and so is the summer party season filled with traditional party foods that will leave you feeling sluggish. Now is the time for you to become a party-smarty. Make smart food choices and enjoy the flavors of what summer produces naturally - colorful bell peppers, vine-ripened tomatoes, and zucchini (to name a few). Here's a simple and delicious recipe to get you started.

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Stuffed Sweet Peppers with Hummus

 1 t garlic salt, to taste
 5 T olive oil
 1 15-ounce can chickpeas
 4 T sesame tahini 
 2 T water
 1/4 c lemon juice
 1/2 t pepper
 2 T ground cumin
1/4 c raw pine nutsmini sweet peppers: red, yellow, orange
2 T fresh chives, snipped

Blend ingredients (on the left) in blender until creamy. Slice peppers in half lengthwise and fill with hummus. Garnish with chives. You may also garnish with fresh parsley, cilantro or basil.