Hummus
Ingredients
- 1 15-ounce can chickpeas (garbanzo beans) drained (reserve some liquid)
- 1 large lemon juiced
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 large cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon reserved liquid from chickpeas or water
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/3 teaspoon salt
- paprika, minced fresh parsley, black olives and/or lemon wedges for garnish all optional
- warmed pita bread cut into triangles
Instructions
- In a food processor fitted with the metal blade or in a blender, combine the chickpeas, juice of 1 lemon, tahini, 1 tablespoon of the reserved liquid or water, olive oil, garlic, cumin and salt. Process until a soft, creamy paste forms.
- Adjust the amount of garlic and lemon juice to suit your taste, if necessary.
- To serve, spread the hummus on a serving plate or place in a bowl. Garnish with paprika, mined parsley, olives and/or lemon wedges. Drizzle with olive oil. Serve with warmed pita bread for dipping.