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Classic Hummus
Submitted By: Rachel Rappaport - Baltimore, MD
Ingredients:
- 16 oz canned chickpeas
- 2 cloves garlic
- juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
- salt to taste
Directions:
In a large saucepan, heat the chickpeas (in their liquid) until warm. Drain chickpeas, reserving liquid. Place chickpeas, tahini. garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and garlic powder into a blender or food processor. Blend on high until smooth, adding some of the reserved liquid to achieve a smooth texture. Sample and add more garlic, lemon or salt according to taste. Note: the flavor of the hummus will mellow when refrigerated.
