Monday, June 16, 2008

Hummus

this is from the barefoot contessa cookbook. my mom makes it and i have made it once. de-lish!

4 garlic cloves my mom only uses 2. i agree. too garlicky with 4
2 cups canned chickpeas, drained, liquid reserved (also called garbanzo beans)
1 1/2 t kosher salt whatever salt you prefer works just fine
1/3 cup tahini (sesame paste) i found this at the grocery store, you may have to ask
6 T freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons)
2 T water or liquid from the chickpeas
8 dashes hot sauce like tabasco

Turn on the food processor fitted with the steel blade and drop the garlic down the feed tube; process until it's minced. Add the rest of the ingredients to the food processor and process until the hummus is coarsely pureed. Taste, for seasoning, and serve chilled or at room temperature.

Serve with pita bread or pita chips. Also great with veggies!!

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