Basic Hummus
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Recipe type: Supper
Cuisine: Mediterranean
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Serves: 2-3
 
Hummus is a great, healthy, very satisfying way of enjoying fresh pita, chips, and fresh vegetables
Ingredients
  • 16 oz can garbanzo beans, drained with liquid reserved
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ½ smoked paprika
  • pepper to taste
  • 2-3 tbs Tahini paste
  • Juice from ½ to 1 lemon to taste
  • 2-3 tbs extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
  1. Place the drained beans, garlic, salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika in food processor. Pulse to completely combine and break up the beans
  2. Start adding the reserved liquid to form a paste. This should take about ⅓ to ½ a cup
  3. When a smooth consistency add the Tahini paste and pulse to combine
  4. Add the fresh lemon juice
  5. While blending add olive oil to form a smooth, rich consistency
  6. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 2 hours to make cold
  7. Seasonings can be adjusted to taste. You can use the cumin and paprika interchangeably or omit all together. You can also add roasted red peppers and something spicy like cayenne or hot sauce.
Recipe by Right Size Life at https://rightsizelife.com/cool-summer-suppers/