Hummus

Nutritious dip.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  can chickpeas, drained
• 2  cloves garlic
• 2  tablespoons tahini or 2  tablespoons  unsweetened  smooth peanut butter
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 1  lemon, juice of
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1  tablespoon sesame seeds
•  sea salt

Directions

1. Rinse the chickpeas well and place in a blender or food processor with the garlic and a pinch of sea salt.
2. Add the tahini or peanut butter and process until fairly smooth.
3. With the motor still running, slowly pour in the oil and lemon juice.
4. Stir in the cayenne pepper and add more sea salt to taste.
5. If the mixture is too thick, stir in a little cold water.
6. Transfer the puree to a serving bowl.
7. Heat a small nonstick pan and add the sesame seeds.
8. Cook for 2-3 minutes, shaking the pan, until the seeds are golden.
9. Allow to cool, then sprinkle over the puree.