Recipe: Hummus

Hummus, the popular  Middle Eastern dish.  The name is often spelled in various ways and comes from the Arabic word for chickpeas - and making it couldn't be easier!

My friend asked for this recipe - So Chris, here you go!  If you have any questions or if there are recipes you're looking for, just send me an email or post a comment.  I'd love to help!

Makes 2 cups

-one 19oz can of chickpeas (also called garbanzo beans) drained
-2 small cloves of garlic
-4 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil
-3 tbsp of tahini (ground seasame paste)
-juice of 2 lemons
-1/2 tsp salt
-water

  • In a food processor or blender, pulse all the ingredients with about 2 tbsp of water.
  • Add more water, a tablespoon at a time until the puree is smooth but still thick.
  • Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Scoop into a bowl and drizzle some olive oil and sprinkle some paprika on top.  Serve with toasted pitas and/or veggies.

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