Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Homemade Hummus


Everyone loves a good creamy hummus to dip some warm pita in, or to eat with a cold greek salad. There are thousands of ways this versatile side can be prepared and eaten. Because it is made with protein rich garbanzo beans, it is also a great choice for anyone needing a little extra protein in their diet. This particular recipe calls for hot sauce and paprika but those ingredients can be substituted for almost anything such as basil or roasted peppers, or you can just enjoy it plain.

Hummus Ingredients:
1 can garbanzo beans
1/4 cup tahini paste
1 clove of garlic
1/2 a lemon squeezed
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp paprika
15-20 dashes of your favorite hot sauce such as Tapatio
1/4 cup water

To top the hummus:
1 tbs olive oil
1 tsp paprika

Combined all hummus ingredients into a food processor or blender and mix until it is creamy texture. Pour into a bowl. Top the hummus with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of paprika.

Yield:
About 2 1/2 cups

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