Hummus

[Lark]

I'm always looking for new combinations on how to make hummus. Elizabeth Baird on her blog has this great recipe. I made it with organic chickpeas I had from the health food store, soaked them overnight and then cooked for about an hour and a half.

I added more lemon juice. I prefer a nippy dippy.

1 can (19 oz/540 mL) chickpeas, drained and rinsed

1/2 cup (125 mL) cold water (approx)

1/2 cup (125 mL) tahini*

1/3 cup (75 mL) fresh lemon juice

1 tsp (5 mL) salt

1 tbsp (15 mL) extra virgin olive oil

1 tbsp (15 mL) finely minced garlic (3 large cloves)

Combine all of the ingredients except the garlic in the bowl of a food processor. Whirl until smooth, scraping down the side of the bowl several times to ensure an even smooth paste. Add more water for a thinner hummus. Stir in garlic. (Make-ahead: Scrape into an airtight container, cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.)

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[chicky82]

cool recipe I've heard that you can substitute peanut butter or any other nut butter for the tahini or just leave it out altogther