Yields14 Servings
Prep Time10 mins
 1 (15-ounce) can low-sodium garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
 ¼ cup water
 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.

Ingredients

 1 (15-ounce) can low-sodium garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
 ¼ cup water
 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

Directions

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.

Notes

Basic Hummus