Yummy Hummus With Variations

• 1 (19 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup cold water (approx)
• 1/2 cup tahini
• 1/3 cup lemon juice, fresh
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon garlic, finely minced (3 large cloves)

1. 1. Combine all of the ingredients except the garlic in the bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth, scraping down the side of the bowl several times to ensure an even smooth paste. Add more water for a thinner hummus. Stir in garlic. (Make-ahead: Scrape into an airtight container, cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.)
2. 2. Tip: If you like to accentuate the sesame flavour, drizzle in a little dark sesame oil with the olive oil.
3. Hummus Variations:.
4. -Cumin Hummus: Add 1 to 2 tsp ground cumin and a dash of hot pepper sauce to hummus.
5. -Roasted Red Pepper Hummus: Whirl 1/2 cup chopped roasted red pepper and a splash of hot pepper sauce with the chickpeas and other ingredients.
6. -Hummus with Herbs: Add 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley to finished hummus.
7. -Other Beans Hummus: Substitute white kidney beans for the chickpeas.

chickpeas, cold water, tahini, lemon juice, salt, extra virgin olive oil, garlic

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/yummy-hummus-with-variations-369156 (may not work)