Name: Basic Homemade Hummus
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 (15-ounce) can low-sodium garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed; ¼ cup water (use ice cold water for smoothest hummus); ¼ cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons tahini (optional); juice of half a lemon (about 2 tablespoons); 2 fresh garlic cloves; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; salt, to taste

AuthorGarden KitchenCategoryDinner, Lunch, Protein, R1, Sauces, Sides, Snacks

Yields8 Servings

Prep Time10 mins

1 (15-ounce) can low-sodium garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed

¼ cup water (use ice cold water for smoothest hummus)

¼ cup olive oil

2 tablespoons tahini (optional)

juice of half a lemon (about 2 tablespoons)

2 fresh garlic cloves

¼ teaspoon black pepper

salt, to taste

Wash hands with soap and warm water.

Combine all ingredients in blender and process.

Stop blender periodically and stir down sides.

Process until smooth.

Store in a container with a lid for up to five days.

Serve with bread, crackers, or sliced veggies.

Note: Substitute garbanzo beans with tepary beans, white beans, black beans, or edamame. Add more flavor by blending in artichokes, roasted red peppers, or other herbs.

MIX IT UP! - Add artichokes, roasted red peppers, or herbs to create new flavors! - Instead of fresh garlic, use a 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder. - Get the kids involved! Have them open the can of beans and measure out ingredients. - Don’t have a blender? Mash beans and ingredients with a fork or potato masher instead.

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