Hummus

Hummus

INGREDIENTS

2 cups canned chickpeas, drained but liquid preserved (I prefer Progresso)

4 garlic cloves

1/3 cup tahini (sesame paste)

1 1/2 tsp. salt

6 tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice (approx. 2 lemons)

8 dashes of hot sauce

2 tbsp. liquid from the chickpeas

DIRECTIONS

  1. Using a food processor; add the garlic and mince it.

  2. Add the remainder of the ingredients and process until the hummus is coarsely pureed.

  3. Taste and add S & P as necessary.

  4. Garnish top with pine nuts, paprika and olive oil if you wish.

  5. Serve cold or at room temperature.