Hummous

CardaMom's Note:

Hummous is a Middle Eastern spread made with chickpeas and tehina. It's nutritious (full of protein) and delicious.

• Total Time: 10 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 2 cups

• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 cups canned chick-peas or 2 cups precooked chickpeas
• 4 tablespoons prepared tahini (see my recipe for tehina)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon cumin
• cayenne pepper (optional)
• salt

Directions:

1. Mince garlic in food processor Add remaining ingredients to food processor Process till smooth, adding additional prepared tehina for a creamier consistency Traditionally, hummous is spread on a plate, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkled with paprika.
2. It's delicious served with warm pita and a variety of salads.

Reviews

[Lizzybet]

I found that it was a little too bland for me. I added more garlic and a lot more lemon juice and this gave it a more zesty taste. I also had to add water to give it a creamier texture.

[Nose]

I didn't understand these ingredients until after I made this. I thought this was OK made with tahini. I had to use some water to thin it, and I wanted more garlic and lemon flavor. If I had first made your recipe for tehina (#74382) and used that instead of the tahini, it probably would have been perfect. I'll have to try again.