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Hummus

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The secret to delicious hummus is a good quality tahini. It makes all the difference! Serve with pita bread, crackers, and assorted vegetables for a wonderful party appetizer!

Ingredients

 3 cups (29-ounce can) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
 ½ cup sesame tahini
 3-4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (or more to taste)
 1 teaspoons crushed fresh garlic
 Salt and freshly ground black pepper
 1 chopped tomato and a drizzle of olive oil for garnish, if desired.

Instructions

1

Place chickpeas and tahini in a food processor. Pulse until smooth. Add 3 tablespoons lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Pulse until smooth and creamy. Taste and add more lemon juice, if desired.

2

Place hummus in a serving bowl and garnish with chopped tomato and a drizzle of olive oil.

3

Serve with pita bread or assorted cut vegetables.

Serves 4 cups

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Ingredients

 3 cups (29-ounce can) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
 ½ cup sesame tahini
 3-4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (or more to taste)
 1 teaspoons crushed fresh garlic
 Salt and freshly ground black pepper
 1 chopped tomato and a drizzle of olive oil for garnish, if desired.

Directions

1

Place chickpeas and tahini in a food processor. Pulse until smooth. Add 3 tablespoons lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Pulse until smooth and creamy. Taste and add more lemon juice, if desired.

2

Place hummus in a serving bowl and garnish with chopped tomato and a drizzle of olive oil.

3

Serve with pita bread or assorted cut vegetables.

Serves 4 cups

Hummus