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Hummus

Chef Barbi
This is great snack with Naan bread or cut up vegetables!
4 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 hours 20 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Blender or Vitamix
  • 3qt pot (cook chickpeas)

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Chickpeas (soaked, cooked, skins removed) soak chickpeas overnight.
  • cup Tahini
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
  • 2-3 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1-2 cups Filtered water
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 2 teaspoons Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Red pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon White pepper
  • as needed Paprika
  • as needed Olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Place soaked chickpeas into a 3 quart pot, cover in water, add salt, and cook over medium heat for 30 to 45 minutes (until soft).
  • Place cooked chickpeas into a blender, add half of the water, olive oil, lemon juice, tahini, garlic, and seasonings.
  • Blend until smooth, more water may be needed to blend smoother.
  • Garnish with a few whole chickpeas. Drip Olive oil on top then sprinkle with red pepper or paprika serve. Enjoy!

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