there's hummus among us

Name: There's HUMMUS Among US
Prep time: 10 min
Ingredients: ## BASIC HUMMUS; 1 - 15 oz. can garbanzo beans (aka chickpeas, ceci beans, chana, indian pea, bengal gram); 1 tablespoon(s) tahini (sesame paste); 2 to 3 tablespoon(s) plain yogurt or lite sour cream; 1 to 2 tablespoon(s) evoo; 1 to 2 tablespoon(s) chopped garlic (approx 3-6 cloves); 1 tablespoon(s) dried herb of choice (oregano, basil, thyme, rosemary, parsley, etc.); - coarsely ground salt to taste; - fresh ground pepper to taste; - additional evoo to drizzle on top (optional); - smoked paprika, or parsley to garnish (optional); ## VARIATIONS: START WITH BASIC RECIPE AND ADD FOLLOWING:; ## PESTO; 1 - bunch fresh basil; 1/2 - cup pine nuts; ## ROASTED RED PEPPER; 1/2 - cup roasted red peppers (packed in oil from a jar); 1/4 teaspoon(s) cayenne; ## SUNDRIED TOMATO; 1/2 - cup sundried tomatoes (packed in oil from a jar); 1 tablespoon(s) oregano, dried; ## CHEESY; 1/2 - cup grated hard cheese (parmesan, romano, asiago); ## NUTTY; 1/2 - cup chopped nuts your choice (walnuts, almonds, pecans)

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Torrey Moseley

Dallas, TX

Updated on Jul 19, 2011

Ok, so not EVERYTHING I make has to have butter in it. I do have the ability to make healthful fare...and this is one of my healthiest dishes (and oh-so tasty too). It's great as an appetizer spread on chunks of pita or crackers, or used as a dip for raw vegies or pretzel rods. I am posting several "variations" to try, but really...the sky is the limit when creating new flavors.

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Ingredients

BASIC HUMMUS
1 - 15 oz. can garbanzo beans (aka chickpeas, ceci beans, chana, indian pea, bengal gram)
1 tablespoon tahini (sesame paste)
2 to 3 tablespoons plain yogurt or lite sour cream
1 to 2 tablespoons evoo
1 to 2 tablespoons chopped garlic (approx 3-6 cloves)
1 tablespoon dried herb of choice (oregano, basil, thyme, rosemary, parsley, etc.)
- coarsely ground salt to taste
- fresh ground pepper to taste
- additional evoo to drizzle on top (optional)
- smoked paprika, or parsley to garnish (optional)
VARIATIONS: START WITH BASIC RECIPE AND ADD FOLLOWING:
PESTO
1 - bunch fresh basil
1/2 - cup pine nuts
ROASTED RED PEPPER
1/2 - cup roasted red peppers (packed in oil from a jar)
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
SUNDRIED TOMATO
1/2 - cup sundried tomatoes (packed in oil from a jar)
1 tablespoon oregano, dried
CHEESY
1/2 - cup grated hard cheese (parmesan, romano, asiago)
NUTTY
1/2 - cup chopped nuts your choice (walnuts, almonds, pecans)

How To Make there's hummus among us

Step 1

Note** Garbanzo beans are also called: chickpeas, ceci beans, chana, Indian peas, and Bengal gram...who knew? They are an EXCELLENT source of protein, folate and fiber.

Step 2

Rinse and drain garbanzo beans. Dump them in food processor
Step 3

Add remaining ingredients into food processor and whirl until smooth (may leave a few lumps if you like more texture).
Step 4

If mixture is too pasty, add a little extra yogurt and/or EVOO and continue processing until it reaches desired consistency (like coarse peanut butter). Season to taste. Drizzle with a little extra EVOO and garnish with smoked paprika and parsley (if desired).
Step 5

Once you have the basic hummus made...don't be afraid to MIX IT UP by trying your hand at one of the variations I posted (or make up your own). I invited a friend over a couple of weeks ago to teach her how to make this, and we made 5 different varieties.
Step 6

Serve with pita pieces, crackers, pretzels, fresh vegies. Also great as a sandwich spread. Best of all, not only does it taste fabulous, it's GOOD for you.
Step 7

Store in covered container in fridge. Will last a week or so.
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