Homemade Horseradish and Avocado Hummus

Homemade Horseradish

    • 1 cup peeled and diced horseradish root

    • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

    • 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar

    • 1/4 cup mayonnaise (optional)

In a food processor, pulse the horseradish root until it's very finely minced into a pulpy texture. Add the sugar and vinegar and pulse a few times. Add the mayonnaise if you'd like a creamy-style horseradish.

Store in an airtight container in the fridge - the flavor will develop over a few days as the sugar and vinegar ferment a little, intensifying the flavor of the horseradish.

Avocado Hummus

    • 2 avocados, diced

    • 1 can garbanzo beans, drained

    • zest and juice of 2 limes

    • 3 tablespoons horseradish (or substitute a diced jalapeno)

    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

    • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

    • 1/4 teaspoon paprika

    • salt and pepper

In a food processor, puree all ingredients until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning as needed. To serve, sprinkle with more freshly cracked pepper, salt and paprika.