Easy Hummus
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hummus

 

Ingredients:

3/8 cup chickpeas or garbanzo beans soaked overnight or from a can (Use a ¾ measuring cup and fill half way-this is 3/8 cup)

1 Tablespoon water or liquid from can of chickpeas

1-2 Tablespoons lemon juice (depending on taste)

1 ¼ teaspoons tahini

½ cloves garlic, crushed

Salt to taste

½ Tablespoons olive oil

Preparation:

Drain chickpeas and set aside liquid from can. Combine remaining ingredients in blender or food processor. Add 1 Tablespoon of liquid from chickpeas. Blend for 3-5 minutes on low until thoroughly mixed and smooth.

Place in serving bowl, and create a shallow well in the center of the hummus.

Add a small amount of olive oil in the well. Garnish with parsley (optional).

Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate.

Variations

For a spicier hummus, add a sliced red chile

Makes 2 servings