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Classic Hummus


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.


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