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hummus

Recipe by
Sara Andrea
Eugene, OR

My nephews (8 and 10) love this recipe. It's the only way I can get them to eat veggies and they are very picky eaters.

yield 6 or more
method Food Processor

Ingredients For hummus

  • 1 can
    garbanzo beans 15 oz
  • 1/4 c
    lemon juice
  • 1/4 c
    tahini
  • 1 clove
    garlic minced
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1 tsp
    kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    cumin
  • 2-3 Tbsp
    water
  • pinch
    paprika

How To Make hummus

  • 1
    Peel garbanzo beans. Rinse with water and a dash of lemon juice.
  • 2
    In a food processor mix tahini and lemon juice for 1 minute.
  • 3
    Add olive oil, garlic, cumin and salt. Process for 30 seconds. Scarp sides and process for another 30 seconds.
  • 4
    Add beans and process for 30 seconds. Scrap sides of food processor and process another 30 seconds.
  • 5
    Add 1 tablespoon of water at a time and process until you reach desired consistency.
  • 6
    Put in a container, sprinkle with paprika, cover and store in the fridge for up to a week. Serve with vegetables or crackers.
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