Hummus in the Vitamix

This is a great recipe because it uses toasted sesame seeds instead of tahini. A Vitamix is essential to break down the sesame seeds and get a velvety texture. This is adapted from the Vitamix website.

• Ready In: 7 mins
• Serves: 8
• Yields: 3 3/4 cups

Ingredients

• 15  ounces  canned chickpeas, drained (garbanzos)
• 15  ounces  canned chickpeas, with liquid (garbanzos)
• 1⁄4 cup  raw sesame seeds
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1⁄4 cup lemon juice
• 1  tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 -2  garlic clove, peeled
• 1  teaspoon ground cumin (optional)

Directions

1. Place chick peas, sesame seeds, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and cumin into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
2. Select Variable 1.
3. Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 10, then to High.
4. Blend 1 minute, using the tamper to push the ingredients into the blades.