Basic Hummus

Name: Basic Hummus
Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained; 1 garlic clove, minced; 14 cup tahini (sesame seed paste); 14 cup lemon juice; 14 cup olive oil; 12 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted (optional); 1 tablespoon snipped fresh parsley

8 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1 garlic clove, minced
14 cup tahini (sesame seed paste)
14 cup lemon juice
14 cup olive oil
12 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted (optional)
1 tablespoon snipped fresh parsley

Directions

1

In a blender or food processor combine the garbanzo beans, garlic, tahini, lemon juice, oil, and salt.
2

Cover and blend or process until smooth, scraping sides as necessary.
3

Spoon the hummus onto a serving platter.
4

If desired garnish with pine nuts.
5

Sprinkle with parsley.