Hummus

Directions

1. 1
   Combine the beans (juice included), tahini, lemon juice and garlic cloves together in a food processor or blending appliance.
2. 2
   Slowly add in your choice of oil (I prefer safflower, but others prefer a light olive oil) until your hummus has reached the desired consistency.
3. 3
   (I like creamy, with a bit of crumble!
4. 4
   ).
5. 5
   Blend in cumin, salt and pepper to taste.
6. 6
   Cumin is very distinctly flavored and too much can overpower your hummus, so I prefer to add in a few pinches at a time.
7. 7
   I do not exceed one teaspoon (you'll need to multiply that if converting this recipe for a larger output).
8. 8
   If this is your base, you can add many wonderful things - my favorite is roasted red pepper.
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   But I also love this alone with no extras.