A Basic Hummus Recipe
I love Hummus but it's expensive to buy pre-made. The truth is, it is SUPER easy to make! Besides being yummy on raw veggies, flat bread, pita wedges etc. it's very good for you. (Full of protein.) Here is a basic recipe that I've concocted. Throw all of the ingredients in a food processor or blender in no particular order, pulse until smooth and creamy. Transfer to a bowl and drizzle with a good olive oil, a sprinkle of sea salt and coarse black pepper. Enjoy! 1 15oz. can chick peas (garbanzo beans) drain and reserve 2 TBSP. liquid. Add if hummus seems too dry once all the ingredients are blended 4 cloves garlic (you can add more or less to taste) 1 small. shallot 4 TBSP. fresh lemon juice 3 TBSP. Tahini paste (ground sesame, you can usually find at healthier grocery stores in the peanut butter aisle) salt and pepper to taste You can add all sorts of things to this basic recipe. I usually add a 15 oz. can of b...