Easy homemade hummus is so much better than store-bought versions. It is better in flavor and also in content, as you won’t add any preservatives.

I remember the first time I tried hummus thinking that this was definitely something I’d never be able to make at home.

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Boy, was I wrong! It is another incredibly simple dish even a child can make. Throw everything in a blender or food processor and that’s it! It’s so delicious and healthy.  (Confession: this is the only way I’ll eat garbanzo* beans!)

Here’s how I have been making hummus for years, and it always gets rave reviews.

Easy Homemade Hummus

Ingredients

• 15 oz of home cooked garbanzo beans OR one 15 can of garbanzo beans (without disodium EDTA-check the ingredients) drained, but reserve the liquid
• juice of 1 to 2 lemons
• 2 tbsp tahini paste (sesame seed paste) I’ve substituted peanut butter, in a pinch
• 2 tbsp light olive oil
• 3 or 4 garlic cloves
• a pinch of salt
• cayenne pepper (optional)

Place garbanzo beans, tahini, garlic, oil and seasoning(s) in food processor/blender (my Vitamix makes it very smooth) with a little of the reserved liquid (or water) and juice of one lemon. Blend to form a smooth paste.

Add more lemon juice, reserved liquid and/or salt to taste.

Blend until a soft, creamy texture is acheived.

Serve in bowl as a dip, topped with a little oil and parsley sprig, or dash of cayenne or paprika, with warm pita, pita chips, or your favorite veggies.

*garbanzo beans, chick peas, and ceci are all one and the same

You can also serve hummus with crunchy pita chips!

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Yield: one bowl

Easy Homemade Hummus

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Super creamy and smooth hummus!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 15 oz of home cooked garbanzo beans OR one 15 can of garbanzo beans (no disodium EDTA) drained, but reserve the liquid
• juice of 1 to 2 lemons
• 2 tbsp tahini paste (sesame seed paste) I’ve substitued peanut butter, in a pinch
• 2 tbsp light olive oil (or canola/olive oil blend)
• 3 or 4 garlic cloves
• a pinch of salt
• cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions

1. Place garbanzo beans, tahini, garlic, oil and seasoning(s) in food processor/blender (my Vitamix makes it very smooth) with a little of the reserved liquid (or water) and juice of one lemon. Blend to form a smooth paste.
2. Add more lemon juice, reserved liquid and/or salt to taste.
3. Blend until a soft, creamy texture is achieved.
4. Serve in bowl as a dip, topped with a little oil and parsley sprig, or dash of cayenne or paprika, with warm pita, pita chips, or your favorite veggies.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1 large scoop
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 206 Total Fat: 55g Carbohydrates: 8g Protein: 16g

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