Some of you may wonder what hummus is. Perhaps you've heard of it or tried it, but have no clue what it actually consists of. Hummus is a surprisingly easy, delicious and nutritious snack made from chickpeas (garbonzo beans), tahini (sesame seed paste), olive oil, and lemon juice. Like so many recipes there are endless variations and flavors that can be added or adusted to satisfy your taste buds. For instance, you might blend in roasted garlic or peppers, puree in some sundried tomatoes or mix in some of your favorite herbs.
Hummus is a fabulous substitution for high fat dips (note: hummus is made with oil and tahini, both very heart healthy fats). It makes a delicious sandwich spread. For a main dish you can serve it with some tabouleh salad and warm pita bread. For an appetizer set out a large bowl with some crudites, crackers or warm pita wedges. When drizzled with olive oil and fresh parsley (or any other herb), it makes an attractive dish.
So how do you make it? Easy... just blend the basic ingredients (see below) in a food processor until smooth.
1 can of garbonzo beans (rinsed and drained)
1/4 c tahini
1/4 olive oil
1-2 T lemon juice
1 garlic clove
1/2 t salt (more or less to taste)
Blend everything in a food processor until smooth. If it's too thick or lumpy add some water a tablespoon at a time.
This recipe is delicious just as it is, but you might also want to experiment with some of the variations mentioned above. Simply add the extra ingredients into the food processor with the rest of the ingredients.
I hope you and your family enjoy this recipe as much as we do.
Happy processing!
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