Hummus

Name: Hummus
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8-12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 15 ounces chickpeas, drained and rinsed in cold water; 3 medium garlic cloves, pressed through a garlic press (or minced); 3/4 teaspoon table salt; 1 pinch cayenne pepper or 1 pinch cumin; 3 tablespoons lemon juice, from 1 large lemon; 1/4 cup tahini; 1/4 cup virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup water or 1/4 cup chickpea liquid; 1/4 cup parsley

Submitted by Chef #331672

"Tangy, and great as a spread or dip"

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Ready In:: 15mins
Ingredients:: 9
Serves:: 8-12

ingredients

15 ounces chickpeas, drained and rinsed in cold water
3 medium garlic cloves, pressed through a garlic press (or minced)
³⁄₄ teaspoon table salt
1 pinch cayenne pepper or 1 pinch cumin
3 tablespoons lemon juice, from 1 large lemon
¹⁄₄ cup tahini
¹⁄₄ cup virgin olive oil
¹⁄₄ cup water or 1/4 cup chickpea liquid
¹⁄₄ cup parsley

directions

put oil and garlic in a cold pan and turn on medium.
when bubbles start to form, turn of heat and set off burner for 5 minutes.
Process the rest of the ingredients in a food processor until smooth, about 40 seconds.
With processor running slowly drizzle oil garlic mixture.
Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and chill until the flavors meld, at least 30 minutes; serve cold.
(The hummus can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.).