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Classic hummus Recipe

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Category:
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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 (15 oz) cans cooked chickpeas
2 garlic cloves
1/3 cup tahini
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from about 1 lemon)
1 teaspoon sea -salt
5 to 10 drops hot sauce (optional)
extra virgin olive oil and paprika, for serving
Directions:
Directions:
Rinse and drain chickpeas. If time allows, remove the skins: squeeze a chickpea between your forefinger and thumb and push to pop off the skin. Discard the skins and set aside a handful of chickpeas for serving.
With a food processor or vitamin, add garlic to mince.
Add the chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, salt and hot sauce (if using) and process until combined, adjusting the quantities as needed to taste. Add 4 to 6 tablespoons water to reach the desired consistency. Process until smooth, scraping down the bowl as needed.

Serve with pita chips, pretzels, fresh veggies
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
10-15
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
10 to 20 minutes (longer if removing skins)

 

 

 

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