For Those Who Like Hummus

I haven't tried this myself, but this was published in my local newspaper by the AP today and I thought you all might appreciate it. The author claims it was done on a whim, but tastes amazing.

Seltzer Hummus
(Start to finish 5 minutes)

1 whole lemon

15-ounce can chickpeas, drained

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 teaspoon salt

4 garlic cloves

1/4 cup (or to taste) pickled hot peppers, such as jalapeno

1/4 cup seltzer water (not tonic water)

1 teaspoon smoked Spanish paprika

Use a fine grater to carefully zest the lemon, placing all of the zest in the bowl of a food processor. A vegetable peeler also can be used, but take care to remove only the thin outer layer of yellow, not the white. Cut the lemon in half and juice it into the processor bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and pulse until very smooth. Serve immediately; not for make-ahead.

Makes 2 cups.