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Homemade Healthy Hummus

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All you need is a few simple ingredients and a blender to make your own delicious hummus! This recipe is cheaper and healthier than store-bought brands (less oil; zero preservatives!) and could not be easier to make! I also love how you can control how much oil, garlic and spices go in. Use as a snack, a dip for veggies, or a spread on sandwiches. I even like including a dollop in scrambled eggs for extra protein and flavor!

Ingredients

  • 2 cloves Garlic, Peeled
  • 1 can Garbanzo Beans, Drained With Liquid Reserved (19 Ounce Can)
  • 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 2 Tablespoons Tahini
  • 1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • ¼ teaspoons Salt
  • ¼ teaspoons Cumin
  • 1 dash Black Pepper

Preparation

1. In a blender, or by hand, chop the garlic. Pour garlic and garbanzo beans into a blender.

2. Pour lemon juice, tahini, olive oil, salt, and optional spices into the blender. Blend until creamy and well mixed.

3. Add additional bean liquid to get desired texture and add additional spices, salt and lemon to taste.

4. Optional: chill in the fridge for 15-20 minutes, or as long as you can stand the wait. I think this hummus tastes even better the next day, once the flavors have had a chance to marinate together for a little while!

I served mine with fresh sliced carrots and cucumber. I also love eating hummus with warm pita bread. Makes a great lunch or healthy snack! Hummus also makes a great sandwich spread—I’ll use it instead of mustard or mayonnaise.

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blackhawkwife on 9.23.2012

So right about being better and cheaper. I make mine with white kinney beans instead of Chickpeas and I add lemon zest and cayenne. I have never tried cumin and tahini before, will have to next time I make it. Really good, I got tired of spending a lot on store hummus which never last long in my house.

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