Hummus(Middle Eastern Spread)

Name: Hummus(Middle Eastern Spread)
Ingredients: 1/4 c. tahini (canned ground hulled sesame seed); 1 clove garlic, peeled and sliced; 20 oz. can chickpeas, drained; 1/4 c. lemon juice; 1/4 c. olive oil; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/8 tsp. white pepper

7 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1/4 c. tahini (canned ground hulled sesame seed)
1 clove garlic, peeled and sliced
20 oz. can chickpeas, drained
1/4 c. lemon juice
1/4 c. olive oil
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. white pepper

Directions

1

In an electric blender, whirl together the tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic salt and pepper until smooth.
2

With blender running, tip center cap in the cover and gradually add the chickpeas, blending until smooth and a pale color.
3

Stop blender as necessary and, with a rubber spatula, push the mixture towards the blades, to make sure all the chickpeas are crushed.
4

Chill, tightly covered.
5

Serve as a spread with crackers or small wedges of hot pita.
6

Makes a generous 2 cups.