Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Starting the year out right - Homemade Hummus

Happy 2011!   As I get ready to head to the gym, I wanted to post a quick and easy recipe for Homemade Hummus that is just as good for you as it is delicious.   Always try to keep a few cans of Chick Peas in the pantry and a jar a Tahini too!

Homemade Hummus

Ingredients:
  • 1 16 oz. can chickpeas, drained but liquid reserved
  • 1/4 C chickpea liquid
  • 3 clove garlic
  • 5 T fresh lemon juice
  • 2 T Tahini
  • 1 t sea salt
  • 2 T olive oil
  • Paprika
Directions:   In a blender or food processor, mix chickpeas with 1/4 C of their liquid then add the garlic, lemon juice, tahini and sea salt.   Blend until smooth.

To serve, place into bowl and drizzle with the 2 T olive oil and dust with paprika.   Serve with crackers, warm pita or naan bread or fresh vegetables.

10 comments:

Sandra said...

Sound so easy, and delicious! Yum!

briarrose said...

Excellent recipe. Hummus makes such a nice snack.

Liz That Skinny Chick Can Bake said...

This is pretty much how I make hummus~just love it!!!

Kate @ Diethood.com said...

We enjoy hummus a lot - I make it at least once a month. Thank you for sharing!

Anonymous said...

Oh how I love hummus! This looks great!

Unknown said...

Yup...perfect ingredient list. Great recipe.

julie @ rosy + tart said...

I love a good homemade hummus - thanks for sharing it!

Becky said...

I've never made home made hummus, but you make it sound so easy, and it looks so good. I'll have to give it a try.

Donnie said...

I make my own hummus and the recipe is similar so I know this must be delicious.

FabiolousCookingDay said...

i'm a big hummus fan, thanks