Hummus
This classic garbanzo bean dip is easy to make and a versatile dish. Serve hummus with fresh raw vegetables, on a piece of whole wheat pita bread or tortilla, on crackers, or as a sandwich filling.
Ingredients
- 2 cups garbanzo beans cooked (chickpeas)
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon sesame tahini (or substitute peanut butter for a sweet taste)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Mash the garbanzo beans until smooth (if you have a blender, put the beans and lemon juice into it and blend).
- Add the garlic, lemon juice, tahini and oil. Mix well.
- Serve hummus with fresh raw vegetables, on a piece of pita bread or flour tortilla, on any cracker, or as a sandwich filling on toasted bread.
Notes
Feel free to substitute ingredients. Experiment with flavors by adding olives, sun-dried tomatoes, or roasted red peppers.
Source: What's Cooking? USDA Mixing Bowl.