Mexican Hummus

Classic Hummus Dip with a slightly southwest twist. Delicious served with pita bread chips. Credit goes to Sister Mercita Pipp from Little Falls, MN.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Yields: 3 cups

Ingredients

• 5  garlic cloves
• 2 (15 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, drained well (chick-peas)
• 1⁄3 cup tahini (sesame seed paste)
• 1⁄4 cup lemon juice
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cumin, ground
• 5  drops  hot sauce
•  cilantro, for garnish

Directions

1. Position the knife blade in a food processor bowl. Drop the garlic through the food chute with the processor running; process 3 seconds or until garlic is minced.
2. Add garbanzo beans and remaining ingredients; cover and process until smooth, stopping once to scrape down the sides. Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and serve with pita bread chips.