Very Yummus Hummus

Submitted by Denise Reynolds

"A very easy hummus recipe that is great served with pita chips, crackers and fresh veggie slices."

 

• Ready In: 24hrs 20mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 2 cups approximately
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans, drained reserving about a 1 tbsp of drained liquid)
• 1 large lemon, juice of
• extra virgin olive oil
• 1⁄4 cup tahini paste (sesame paste)
• 2 -4 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 -2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 -2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄8 - 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• paprika (to garnish)

directions

1. Place the drained chickpeas, and garlic in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
2. Add reserved liquid, tahini, lemon juice and 1/3 cup of Olive Oil and process until smooth consistency is reached. (Gradually add a Tablespoon of Olive oil at a time until light and fluffy texture is reached if necessary).
3. Add remaining spices.
4. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours to let flavors blend. Best if made the day before and given 24 hours in refrigerator.
5. I like to serve the hummus in a clear glass bowl. I drizzle extra virgin olive oil over top and sprinkle with a little paprika. Serve with fresh pita bread, pita chips, crackers, and/or veggies.