Hummus Recipe

This is a really great dish that you can make ahead of time and use for snacks during the week.  It’s also great for parties.

Hummus is a good base for more complex mixtures.  For example, you can add other ingredients such as chopped sun-dried tomatoes, artichokes, or olives to enhance the flavor.

Ingredients:
1  16oz. can cooked chick peas (garbanzo beans)
2 cloves garlic
3 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 cup tahini
1/3 cup olive oil
salt and black pepper to taste
pita bread or vegetables for dipping

Preparation:

  1. Put everything except the pita bread or veggies in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
  2. Serve with pita bread or assorted veggies, such as carrots, celery, cucumbers, or green or red bell peppers.
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