Quick and Easy Hummus

After my last post I had a request to print my hummus recipe. This recipe came from Najah Joseph, the owner of a local restaurant. If you've ever paid $5 for an itty bitty container of hummus from the grocery store you'll never go back after trying this. It's simple and takes only about 10 minutes using a regular blender. Best of all, it makes a huge amount of hummus, enough to take to a party and still have some left over for yourself.


Najah Joseph's Hummus

19 oz can chick peas
1 garlic clove, minced
Pinch of salt
1/2 c. tahini sauce
1/2 c lemon juice


Drain half the water from the chickpeas. Put peas with remaining water and garlic into blender. Blend until you have a smooth puree. Add tahini and blend again to mix well. Add lemon juice and pinch of salt and continue to blend until smooth.

When serving, spoon hummus onto a flat serving dish and pour 1 tablespoon olive oil over. Do not stir olive oil into mixture. (I skip this step as it is delicious without the extra fat and calories.)

Notes:

Tahini sauce, also known as sesame paste, is available in the international food section of most grocery stores.



Try adding hummus to a pita filled with veggies, use it as a substitute for butter or cream cheese on a bagel thin or use it as a dip for fresh vegetable slices. It's a good way to add a little extra protein to your meals or snacks.