Hummus
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
5 ½ cups garbanzo beans, drained
1 cup tahini (sesame seed paste)
½ cup fresh lemon juiceHummus is meant to be lemony. Add more or less juice to suit your taste.
1 to 1½ teaspoons crushed garlic (or more to taste)
salt and pepper to taste
Olive Oil for garnish
1 tomato, finely chopped, for garnish (optional)
Pita bread or crackers
Carrot and celery sticks, sweet pepper strips
Instructions
1
Place garbanzo beans in a food processor and pulse until puréed.
2
Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
3
Taste and adjust seasonings.
4
Place the hummus on a plate.
5
Drizzle with a good quality olive oil and garnish with finely chopped tomatoes.
6
Serve with pita bread or crackers and assorted vegetables.
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Ingredients
5 ½ cups garbanzo beans, drained
1 cup tahini (sesame seed paste)
½ cup fresh lemon juiceHummus is meant to be lemony. Add more or less juice to suit your taste.
1 to 1½ teaspoons crushed garlic (or more to taste)
salt and pepper to taste
Olive Oil for garnish
1 tomato, finely chopped, for garnish (optional)
Pita bread or crackers
Carrot and celery sticks, sweet pepper strips
Directions
1
Place garbanzo beans in a food processor and pulse until puréed.
2
Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
3
Taste and adjust seasonings.
4
Place the hummus on a plate.
5
Drizzle with a good quality olive oil and garnish with finely chopped tomatoes.
6
Serve with pita bread or crackers and assorted vegetables.
