Hummus

Hummus

This spread tastes great on whole-wheat pita bread!

You will need:

• 1 15-oz can Chickpeas or garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
• 3-4 Tbsp Tahini (sesame butter)
• 2 cloves Garlic, peeled
• Lemon, juiced
• Salt and pepper to taste

Method:

• Blend all ingredients in a food processor or blender, or mash in a bowl with a sturdy potato masher (if you use the masher method, finely chop or press the garlic first).
• Add one or more of the optional ingredients listed below. Mix well.
• Use as a sandwich spread or dip. Leftovers keep for about a week in the refrigerator.

Optional ingredients:

• 1 whole Green onion, finely chopped (or 1 tsp onion powder)
• 1 Tbsp Chopped fresh parsley
• Dash Olive oil