If you LOVE garlic like we do, use all 5 cloves. Otherwise, adjust to your liking or omit the garlic all together.
Great as a dip for pita chips, crackers, tortilla chips or fresh vegetables. Hummus is best homemade and is so fast and easy to make with your food processor.
INGREDIENTS:
- (2) 15 oz. cans garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained
- 2 fresh lemons, squeezed = 4 Tblsp juice concentrate
- 4-5 garlic cloves, peeled/chopped
- 3 Tblsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 Cup cold water (6 Tblsp)
- 1/8 tsp salt (a pinch)
- addt'l olive oil, paprika and parsley flakes to garnish, if desired.
DIRECTIONS:
For real smooth and creamy hummus, drain and rinse the beans using a mesh strainer or colander while gently rubbing them together to remove and discard their skins.
Place the beans in the bowl of a food processor and blend for a minute or two.
Add the additional ingredients and half of the water. Continue to blend for 4 to 5 minutes, adding remaining water, 1 Tblsp at a time, to reach your desired consistency.
Place in a serving bowl and create a center spiral-swirl using a spatula. As a beautiful garnish, if desired, drizzle a small amount of extra-virgin olive oil within the swirl, followed by paprika and parsley.
Serve right away or cover and chill in the refrigerator. Enjoy!
