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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

 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.

Serves 20

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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.

Serves 20

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