My husband's recipe for hummus - a little different take on a yummy appetizer.
Hummus - what can I say?
I can eat an entire quart container of this stuff, without blinking an eye! It didn't start out that way... The first time I ate hummus was at a party with a blind date. I noticed that he didn't partake, but I ate quite a bit before I realized it was full of garlic. Oops! Needless to say, there was no goodnight kiss or second date. His loss! I didn't have hummus again for quite awhile; its popularity seems to come and go in cycles. The next time I had it, my boyfriend made it for me! (Now my husband - he withstood the garlic with ease.) He makes the best hummus and this is his recipe. It's so easy; I even taught my 3rd grade class to make this for our around-the-world geography food journey. |
Ingredients:
2 cups chick peas (garbanzo beans), canned (or fresh cooked from dried beans) 2 Tablespoons Tahini (sesame butter) zest and juice of 2 lemons 3 to 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 Tablespoons dried oregano 1 Tablespoon cumin 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (optional for heat) salt and pepper to taste For garnish: dash of paprika on top If more liquid is needed, add teaspoons of tomato sauce. |
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