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Monday, May 23, 2011

Quick and Easy Hummus




The only thing you need to prepare this recipe is a blender (you can use a food processor as well for great results.)

Ingredients:
  • 5 cloves of garlic
  • 2 cups canned chick peas(garbanzo beans)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 Tbsp tahini
  • Juice of half a lemon(some like more, up to 2 lemons)



  • Extra water, or reserved liquid from can



Directions: Take all of your ingredients and place them in the blender. Add a little water to start and begin blending. Keep scraping down the sides as you go and pushing the mixture into the blades. You want it to be thick and creamy, so be careful not to add too much water. When it's blended well, take it out of the container and eat fresh or store it in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Notes: After you've made your hummus you can add fresh, steamed, or sauteed vegetables to increase the flavor. Just fold them in and enjoy.

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2 comments:

  1. Mary JaneMay 23, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    What is and where can I get, Tahini? Thanks! And congrats on your new blog site. I know it will be a great success and very helpful to folks like me. Hugs!

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  2. UnknownMay 23, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    Tahini is sesame seed paste. Think of Peanut Butter but made of sesame seeds. You can get it from many middle eastern markets, small co-ops, I think even whole foods. I get mine from Duck Soup Coop, they have organic tahini in a bulk section and it's fairly inexpensive.

    If you can't find tahini choose your favorite nut butter (peanut butter, almond butter, cashew butter etc) and make it that way. It will change the flavor a little, but it will still be very delicious :)

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