Hummus

This recipe was developed over much trial and error. It tastes exactly like a local Greek restaurant chain, which was my goal! Lots of "bright" tasting lemon and garlic. The cayenne and cumin add really subtle, but necessary, flavor (not much heat)! This hummus is SUPER addicting and a thousand times better than any store-bought! We like to eat this "as is" with pitas triangles, veggies (carrots and cucumber are my faves), or in wraps.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 10
• Yields: 10

Ingredients

• 2 (15 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, drained but juice from one can reserved
• 3  large  cloves garlic
• 2  lemons, juice of
• 1⁄3 cup  tahini paste
• 1  teaspoon kosher salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cumin
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
•  parsley, and paprika garnish

Directions

1. Add all ingredients, except for the reserved garbanzo bean juice, to the work bowl of your food processor (could also use a blender).
2. Process until well blended.
3. While the processor is still running, slowly add reserved garbanzo bean juice through the feed chute until desired consistency. (Sometimes I find half a can juice is enough, sometimes I prefer a whole can.).
4. Transfer desired amount to a serving dish and sprinkle with a bit of paprika and parsley.