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Hummus

Hummus is a dip/spread that is made out of chickpeas (garbanzo beans) and some other yummy stuff. It is a favorite for middle eastern cuisine. Here is an easy, tasty recipe for you.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can chickpeas or garbanzo beans, drained (reserve the liquid for later)
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 gloves garlic (or ¼ teaspoon garlic powder)
  • ½ teas cumin
  • ¼ teas black pepper
  • 3 teas sesame oil (Note sesame oil is very potent, you may wish to use less to begin and add more to taste)
  • 2-3 tbsp checkpea liquid that you reserved from can (or warm water)
  • optional: roasted red peppers for garnish

Equipment

  • Food Processor or Blender
  • Measuring spoons
  • Spatula
  • Can opener

Method
 

  1. In a food processor or blender combine chickpeas, lemon juice and olive oil.
  2. Add garlic, cumin and salt, sesame oil and chickpea juice or water.
  3. Blend into a smooth paste. Add more chickpea liquid if needed for preferred consistency.
  4. Serve warm or at room temperature with fresh veggies or pita bread for dipping.