Hummus

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It seems that store bought hummus is so ubiquitous these days. But why buy it when it is so easy to make? Seriously, you put the ingredients in a food processor and it's done! How easy is that? You're able to control the ingredients; add more lemon or garlic if you like or top with roasted red peppers. You can serve hummus with pita chips or you can use it as a spread for a tasty sandwich. This hummus can be made a couple days ahead.

makes 1 quart

Ingredients:

2 (14 oz.) cans garbanzo beans (chick peas), drained
1/2 cup tahini
1/3 warm water
1/3 olive oil
juice of 1 lemon
5 garlic cloves
1 1/2 teaspoon of salt
2 teaspoon cumin
black pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Combine garlic, chick peas, tahini, warm water, olive oil and juice of 1 lemon in food processor. Process until smooth & creamy, pausing a couple times to scrape down sides.
2. Add salt, cumin & pepper to taste and process to blend. Taste and correct seasoning if needed. 
3. Transfer to serving bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Serve Immediately or refrigerate in a covered container.