Lemon Garlic Hummus

 

Hummus gets some kick with lemon and garlic! The sweet, pungent flavor of lemon combined with garlic makes for a hummus you won't be able to tear yourself away from! Pair it with pita and you have a quick and easy appetizer or snack.
Ingredients:
1 15oz can of Chickpeas
2 cloves of garlic crushed
3tbls lemon juice
3tbls olive oil
1 1/2 tsps tahini 

Preparation:
Drain chickpeas and set aside liquid from can.
Combine remaining ingredients in blender or food processor.
Add 1/4 cup of liquid from chickpeas.
Blend for 3-5 minutes on low until thoroughly mixed and smooth.
Place in serving bowl, and create a shallow well in the center of the hummus.
Add a small amount (1-2 tablespoons) of olive oil in the well.
Serve immediately with Dutch crisp bread or a cracker of your choice.

You can adapt this recipe using dried chickpeas as follows.
Soak the beans the night before. Turns out great!
Some guidelines: ***
15 oz canned chickpeas is approx. 1.5 cups cooked chickpeas,
and approx. 0.5 cups dry (before soaking)
*** reserve the boiling water from the cooking process to use in place of the canning liquid in the last step of the recipe.

Easy Hummus Recipe:

Happy cooking Glo