A new family favorite in the house is homemade hummus. We used to buy the ready-made stuff at the store, but it is a bit pricey. When you figure that it is made up of mostly garbanzo beans (chickpeas) it is a fairly inexpensive thing to make. We like it with tortilla or pita chips, fresh veggies.
HUMMUS
- 2 (15 oz) cans chick peas, one drained, one with liquid
- 1/4 cup raw sesame seeds (or tahini)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice (about the juice of one lemon)
- 1 garlic clove, peeled
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- salt to taste
- handful of fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (optional)
Process all ingredients except the fresh herbs (if using) in a blender or food processor. Once smooth add herbs a process just enough to mix them through (If you blend too much, your hummus will turn green. Trust me; I know this from experience.)
You can get creative and flavor your hummus with roasted red peppers, spinach, or other herbs. Use your imagination.
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