Monday, May 9, 2011

Hummus - Favorite Version

I've posted some hummus recipes in the past, but have finally finished tweaking this to suit our taste.

*1 1/2 c. chickpeas, cooked, rinsed, drained
*3 cloves garlic, peeled (if you don't love fresh garlic taste, simmer in water for a few minutes on medium)
*1/2 TBSP. fresh chopped parsley
*1 tsp. lemon juice
*2 TBSP. tahini
*1/8-1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
*1/4-1/2 tsp. ground cumin
*1 1/2 tsp. sea salt
*1/4-1/2 c. extra-virgin olive oil

In a food processor, combine chickpeas and garlic and pulse to make a paste.  Add parsley, lemon juice, tahini, pepper, cumin, and salt.  Pulse to combine.  Drizzle in olive oil until desired consistency. If you plan to refrigerate this before serving you may want to add more oil because it will firm up. Enjoy on pita chips, as a spread on sandwiches or on a toasted bagel.

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