hummus

Name: Hummus
Ingredients: 16 ounce(s) can chickpeas or garbanzo beans drained and reserving some juice; 1/4 cup(s) liquid from can of chickpeas; 3-5 tablespoon(s) lemon juice, fresh; 1 1/2 tablespoon(s) tahini; 2 clove(s) garlic, crushed; 1/2 teaspoon(s) kosher salt; ## GARNISH; 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil, extra virgin; - fresh parsley, lightly chopped

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Marsha Gardner

Florala, AL

Updated on Sep 7, 2012

Hummus is one of the more popular Middle Eastern dips. Served with fresh or toasted pita bread, hummus makes for a great snack or appetizer. Tahini is an important part of the hummus recipe and cannot be substituted. However, it can be omitted.

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Ingredients

16 ounces can chickpeas or garbanzo beans drained and reserving some juice
1/4 cup liquid from can of chickpeas
3-5 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh
1 1/2 tablespoons tahini
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
GARNISH
2 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin
- fresh parsley, lightly chopped

How To Make hummus

Step 1

Drain chickpeas and set aside liquid from can.

Step 2

Combine remaining ingredients in blender or food processor. Add 1/4 cup of liquid from chickpeas. Blend for 3-5 minutes on low until thoroughly mixed and smooth.
Step 3

Place in serving bowl, and create a shallow well in the center of the hummus. Add a small amount (1-2 tablespoons) of olive oil in the well. Garnish with parsley (optional).
Step 4

Serve with toasted pita chips. O kadar iyi tadı!
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