Easy Hummus

I got this recipe from a Greek appetizer class I took right before the Athens Olympics. We all adored this hummus and it is so simple to prepare.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  teaspoons cumin seeds
• 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained
• 1⁄4 cup  ground almonds
• 1  clove garlic, crushed
• 2⁄3 cup  regular plain yogurt (approx 6 oz)
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 2  teaspoons  chopped of fresh mint
• 1⁄2  lemon, juice of, to taste
•  salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
•  olive oil, to garnish (optional)
•  cayenne pepper, to garnish (optional)
•  pita bread, cut into wedges

Directions

1. Toast cumin seeds in small skillet until aromatic.
2. Reserve a few cumin seeds for garnish.
3. Place remaining cumin seeds in food processor (or blender) along with chickpeas, ground almonds, garlic, yogurt, olive oil, mint, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
4. Process to form slightly grainy paste, or to desired consistency.
5. Transfer to serving dish and let stand 30 minutes.
6. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with cayenne pepper and remaining cumin seeds.
7. Serve with pita bread wedges.