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Hummus at home

Hummus at Home

Ingredients

  • 2 cans Garbanzo Beans "Chick Peas" (usually 15.5 oz weight)
  • 2 cloves of garlic chopped
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tbsp Tahini (Sesame Seed Paste)
  • 1-2 lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1/8 tsp sea salt
  • 1/8 tsp ground pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • water to thin

Garnish with one or more: Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley for garnish
  • 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper for garnish
  • 1/4 tsp Paprika for garnish
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Directions

  1. Drain, wash and re-drain the garbanzo beans.
  2. Place all the above ingredients into a food processor. Turn on for 1 to 2 minutes adding water in small quantities until the hummus flows smoothly (about 2-3 ounces).
  3. Turn off the food processor, scrap the edges and let it run for a 30 seconds to a minutes. Let sit for about a day to set.
  • Prep time: 30 minutes
  • Total time: 30 minutes

Yield: 15-20 servings


Categories: Heirloom Recipes, Special Diets

Tags: gluten-free, diabetes-friendly, Appetizer