Classic Hummus

Try your hand at a classic Mediterranean favorite, made with garbanzo beans.

Makes: 4 cups
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Recipe Created By: Mary Carter
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Ingredients

  • 2 cans (30 ounces) garbanzo beans
  • ¾ cup lemon juice
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup tahini
  • 1-1 ⅓ cups chicken stock or water
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne (optional)
  • 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
  • pita bread and/or sliced spring vegetables, for dipping

Instructions

  1. Puree beans, lemon juice, garlic, tahini, stock or water, salt, cumin and cayenne in blender or food processor until very smooth. Add more liquid (stock or water) if needed.
  2. Place in storage container or serving dish, and drizzle olive oil over the top.
  3. Serve with pita bread and vegetables.

Tips & Notes

When served with bread, this complete protein is just that – complete.

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