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pearlie mae's hummus

(1 rating)
Recipe by
mary Armstrong
San Antonio, TX

Very good on celery also. This keeps well so you may want to double the recipe. I first tasted this when Pearl brought it during my pneumonia recuperation in May 2006.

(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
prep time 15 Min

Ingredients For pearlie mae's hummus

  • 3
    garlic cloves, minced
  • 19 oz
    can chick-peas (garbanzo beans), drained, reserve 2 tbsp. juice
  • 1/4 c
    tahini (sesame seed paste)
  • 3 Tbsp
    lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp
    garbanzo bean juice or water
  • 1 tsp
    cumin
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt

How To Make pearlie mae's hummus

  • 1
    Mince garlic in food processor or blender. Add all other ingredients, process until smooth. Taste, adjust seasonings. If you do not have tahini, peanut butter makes a good substitute.
  • 2
    If you like spicy foods, add a bit of cayenne pepper or cajon seasoning.
  • 3
    Store in refrigerator in a tightly covered container.

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