Hummus Among Us Recipes

HUMMUS AMONGUS

Steps:

• Drain beans; reserve water.
• In a food processor or blender add beans and all the ingredients.
• Process until smooth.
• If mixture is too thick, add some of the reserved liquid from the beans to dilute to a desired consistency.
• Serve at room temperature with pita bread, grilled pork, lamb or chicken.

THERE'S HUMMUS AMONG US

Steps:

• 1. Note** Garbanzo beans are also called: chickpeas, ceci beans, chana, Indian peas, and Bengal gram...who knew? They are an EXCELLENT source of protein, folate and fiber.
• 2. Rinse and drain garbanzo beans. Dump them in food processor
• 3. Add remaining ingredients into food processor and whirl until smooth (may leave a few lumps if you like more texture).
• 4. If mixture is too pasty, add a little extra yogurt and/or EVOO and continue processing until it reaches desired consistency (like coarse peanut butter). Season to taste. Drizzle with a little extra EVOO and garnish with smoked paprika and parsley (if desired).
• 5. Once you have the basic hummus made...don't be afraid to MIX IT UP by trying your hand at one of the variations I posted (or make up your own). I invited a friend over a couple of weeks ago to teach her how to make this, and we made 5 different varieties.
• 6. Serve with pita pieces, crackers, pretzels, fresh vegies. Also great as a sandwich spread. Best of all, not only does it taste fabulous, it's GOOD for you.
• 7. Store in covered container in fridge. Will last a week or so.

SUPER EASY HUMMUS

Steps:

• Blend garbanzo beans, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, salt, and sesame oil in a food processor; stream reserved bean liquid into the mixture as it blends until desired consistency is achieved.