Classic Hummus

May 6, 2019

hummus and veggies
hummus and veggies

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.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snacks
Calories: 129
Ingredients Method Notes

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

Method
 

  1. Mash the garbanzo beans until smooth (if you have a blender, put the beans and lemon juice into it and blend).
  2. Add the garlic, lemon juice, tahini and oil. Mix well.
  3. 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.