Hummus

Smooth, creamy, and filling dip great with naan or pita bread or as a side to any meal.

Hummus has become a very popular dish throughout the United States and around the world. Not only is it delicious and nutritious, it also carries a lot of culture with it. Countries throughout the Mediterranean and middle east not only consume this dish, but depend on it as a major food group in their everyday diet.

Today, hummus has become a dip or condiment easily available in grocery stores and markets throughout the United States. Different brands have created many different varieties and flavors in addition to traditional hummus. These can be good when you are in a time crunch, but homemade hummus is always the best choice. It's easy to make, cost productive, and more delicious than any store bought brand.

Ingredients

5 cups cooked garbanzo beans

2 cloves garlic

Juice from 1 lemon

2 tsp salt

⅓ cup tahini

⅔ cup olive oil

1 tsp salt

Procedures

Before beginning to make the hummus make sure that the beans are fully cooked and tender. If cooking your beans from scratch, make sure to soak them overnight before cooking them. Remove the outer skin from the garbanzo beans by rubbing them in between a clean kitchen towel. This part is optional but makes for extra smooth hummus. If you are using canned beans, make sure to rinse them well before using. Next place all the ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Add more salt to taste if desired and more olive oil for thinner consistency.

Keep refrigerated and keep up to 7 days. Freezing and reheating the hummus also works well. I hope you enjoy this recipe and let me know if you try it out!

Great addition to burgers!