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Hummus - Original Flavor

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Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 2 15-ounce cans chickpeas or 3 cups cooked chickpeas
  • 1⁄4 Cup fresh lemon juice (1 large lemon)
  • 2-3 tbsp well-stirred tahini (it separates so mix well)
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped or 1⁄4 - 1⁄2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1⁄4 - 1⁄2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1⁄4 - 1⁄2 tsp chili powder
  • 2 to 3 tbsp water (or more to get a smooth consistency - adding 1TBSP at a time)
  • 2-4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
  • 1⁄2 tsp sea salt or more to taste
  • 1⁄2 tsp pepper or more to taste

Instructions
 

  • Add all the ingredients through chili powder to a blender or food processor. If you do not have a blender or food processor mash with a potato masher or fork.
  • Add 2 - 4 TBSP olive oil as you blend to get very creamy.
  • Add water as you blend to thin to a consistency you like.
  • Enjoy with Sliced Veggies, Pita Bread, Chips, on a Sandwich, etc!

Notes

Some ideas for swapping ingredients:
  • Chickpeas or Garbanzo beans - any bean! Use a can
    of any bean you have on hand!
  • Lemon - Limes or bottled lemon/lime. Try a splash of
    vinegar as a replacement for fresh lemon
  • Olive oil - use any oil that is around - avocado,
    coconut, canola, vegetable oil
  • Garlic Powder - use a clove of fresh garlic if you don’t
    have powder
  • Try adding any fresh or dried herbs you have!
Keyword chick peas, hummus, lemon juice, pepper, spicy