Hummus
2 X 19 fl oz cans, Garbanzo Beans (also called chick peas), keep liquid from one can, rinse.
-OR-
250 grams (about 1 ¼ cup), Dry Garbanzo Beans- soak overnight in water, drain & discard water, rinse very well, cook in simmering water (use fresh tap water), drain, and cool. (see note)
2/3 cup, Sesame Seed Paste (also called tahini sauce)
1/2 cup, Lemon Juice
1 tsp or To Taste, Salt or Fine Sea Salt
4, Garlic Cloves, crushed
1 tbsp, Ground Cumin
2 tbsp, Olive Oil
Olive Oil, Paprika, and Fresh Parsley for garnish
Place the garbanzo beans, liquid from one can OR 1 cup water, sesame seed paste, lemon juice, salt, garlic, cumin, and olive oil in a food processor or blender (see note). Blend until smooth. Transfer mixture to a serving bowl. Drizzle over some olive oil, sprinkle with paprika, and garnish with fresh parsley. This is great with warm homemade pita bread.
*Notes:
-I have NOT yet tested this recipe, using the beans cooked from the dry. I will soon, and will adjust the recipe if necessary.
-You may need to half the recipe, if you have a small food processor or blender.
-OR-
250 grams (about 1 ¼ cup), Dry Garbanzo Beans- soak overnight in water, drain & discard water, rinse very well, cook in simmering water (use fresh tap water), drain, and cool. (see note)
2/3 cup, Sesame Seed Paste (also called tahini sauce)
1/2 cup, Lemon Juice
1 tsp or To Taste, Salt or Fine Sea Salt
4, Garlic Cloves, crushed
1 tbsp, Ground Cumin
2 tbsp, Olive Oil
Olive Oil, Paprika, and Fresh Parsley for garnish
Place the garbanzo beans, liquid from one can OR 1 cup water, sesame seed paste, lemon juice, salt, garlic, cumin, and olive oil in a food processor or blender (see note). Blend until smooth. Transfer mixture to a serving bowl. Drizzle over some olive oil, sprinkle with paprika, and garnish with fresh parsley. This is great with warm homemade pita bread.
*Notes:
-I have NOT yet tested this recipe, using the beans cooked from the dry. I will soon, and will adjust the recipe if necessary.
-You may need to half the recipe, if you have a small food processor or blender.