Humus recipes

Hummus

Ingredients:

• 1 16 oz can of Chickpeas or garbanzo beans

• 1/4 cup liquid from can of chickpeas

• 3-5 tablespoons lemon juice (depending on taste)

• 1 1/2 tablespoons Tahini

• 2 cloves garlic, crushed

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Method:

Drain chickpeas and set aside liquid from can. Combine remaining ingredients in blender or food processor. Add 1/4 cup of liquid from chickpeas. Blend for 3-5 minutes on low until thoroughly mixed and smooth.

Place in serving bowl, and create a shallow well in the center of the hummus. Add a small amount (1-2 tablespoons) of olive oil in the well. Garnish with parsley (optional).

Hummus without Tahini

Ingredients:

• 1 can garbanzo beans/Chickpeas

• 1/4 cup olive oil

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

• 1 teaspoon cumin

Method:

In a food processor, blend all ingredients together

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Ingredients:

• 1 can of Chickpeas/garbanzo beans (15 oz)

• 1/3 cup Tahini

• 1/4 cup lemon juice

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 2 garlic cloves, crushed

• 1/2 cup -3/4 cup roasted red peppers (depending on taste)

Method:

In a food processor, combine beans, tahini, lemon juice and olive. Process until smooth. Add red peppers and garlic until desired consistency.

Garnish with parsley.

Roasted Garlic Hummus Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 can Chickpeas/garbanzo beans (15 oz.)

• 2 tablespoons roasted garlic

• 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1/2 teaspoon oregano

Method:

In a food processor, process beans, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice and oregano until desired consistency. If hummus is too thick, simply add olive oil in small increments (1/2 teaspoon) until desired consistency.