hummus lovers delightful vegetable hummus appetizer

York, PA
Updated on Aug 2, 2011

I usually buy hummus already made; but saw this recipe in a magizine at the Dr's office and coppied down years ago and just found it in my recipe box. I remember serving this at small party of ours and our guest loved it. It is so easy to make and the taste of it being made fresh is great.

prep time 10 Min
cook time
method ---
yield Makes 3 1/2 cups

Ingredients

  • 2 - cloves of garlic
  • 2 cans ( 15 to 19 oz. each ) chick peas or garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 package vegetable soup mix
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup of your favorite olive oil, ( i use bertolli )
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice from fresh lemon or bottled
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 6 - ( 8 inch ) whole wheat or white pita breads, cut into wedges

How To Make hummus lovers delightful vegetable hummus appetizer

  • Step 1
    In food processor, pulse garlic cloves until finely chopped.
  • Step 2
    Add remaining ingredients except pita bread.
  • Step 3
    Process until smooth. Place in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  • Step 4
    Remove hummus from refrigerator and stir before serving. If desired, add 1 to 2 tablespoons additional olive oil, or to taste.
  • Step 5
    Place bowl of hummus on a serving tray and place pita wedges around bowl and serve. ( I sprinkled a little of chopped green onion on top for a garnish )

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