Homemade Healthy Hummus
- 2 cloves Garlic, Peeled
- 1 can Garbanzo Beans, Drained With Liquid Reserved (19 Ounce Can)
- 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 2 Tablespoons Tahini
- 1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1/4 teaspoons Salt
- 1/4 teaspoons Cumin
- 1 dash Black Pepper
- 1.
- In a blender, or by hand, chop the garlic.
- Pour garlic and garbanzo beans into a blender.
- 2.
- Pour lemon juice, tahini, olive oil, salt, and optional spices into the blender.
- Blend until creamy and well mixed.
- 3.
- Add additional bean liquid to get desired texture and add additional spices, salt and lemon to taste.
- 4.
- Optional: chill in the fridge for 15-20 minutes, or as long as you can stand the wait.
- I think this hummus tastes even better the next day, once the flavors have had a chance to marinate together for a little while!
- I served mine with fresh sliced carrots and cucumber.
- I also love eating hummus with warm pita bread.
- Makes a great lunch or healthy snack!
- Hummus also makes a great sandwich spreadIll use it instead of mustard or mayonnaise.
garlic, garbanzo beans, lemon juice, tahini, olive oil, salt, cumin, black pepper
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/appetizers-and-snacks/homemade-healthy-hummus/ (may not work)