Hummus
Submitted by Bobbi Hill on Apr 24, 2009

Hummus is a dip/spread that is made from chickpeas. In fact, hummus is the Arabic word for chickpea. It is one of the oldest foods dating back to ancient Egypt. We know that chickpeas were used quite frequently over 7,000 years ago.

Servings:
N/A

Complexity:   
Very Easy

Total Time:
10 minutes

Ingredients:
4 garlic cloves
2 cups canned chickpeas, drained, liquid reserved
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/3 cup tahini (sesame paste)
6 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons)
2 tablespoons water or liquid from the chickpeas
8 dashes hot sauce

Directions:
Turn on the food processor fitted with the steel blade and drop the garlic down the feed tube; process until it's minced. Add the rest of the ingredients to the food processor and process until the hummus is coarsely pureed. Taste, for seasoning, and serve chilled or at room temperature.

Optional: When ready to serve, top with a bit of olive oil and a few toasted pine nuts.

Serve with pita bread cut into wedges.

Makes 2 3/4 cups