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
1
Wash hands with soap and warm water.
2
Combine all ingredients in blender and process.
3
Stop blender periodically and stir down sides.
4
Process until smooth.
5
Store in a container with a lid for up to five days.
6
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.
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