Hummus (Chickpea Dip)
Hummus (Chickpea Dip)
Ingredients
- 1 can 19 oz (540 ml) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) water
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) tahini (sesame butter)
- The juice of 2 lemons
- Salt
- Cumin, cayenne pepper, parsley and olive oil (optional)
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor, purée the chickpeas, water, garlic, tahini, lemon juice and salt until smooth.
- To taste, sprinkle with cumin, cayenne pepper and parsley and drizzle with olive oil.
- Serve as a dip with toasted or plain pita bread or as garnish to grilled meats and poultry.
Hummus (Chickpea Dip)