Old World Hummus

Name: Old World Hummus
Ingredients: 1 can garbanzo beans(chick peas); 1/4 cup EVOO extra virgin olive oil; 4 cloves of fresh garlic; 4 tbsp. spoons Tahini (sesame paste) ((readily available in natural food; import markets)); 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; salt and pepper to taste; cumin to taste (optional)

8 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 can garbanzo beans(chick peas)
1/4 cup EVOO extra virgin olive oil
4 cloves of fresh garlic
4 tbsp. spoons Tahini (sesame paste) ((readily available in natural food
import markets))
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste
cumin to taste (optional)

Directions

1

Drain the beans and reserve the liquid in a cup.
2

Combine all ingredients in a food processor and puree until creamy.
3

You may need to add some of the reserved juice for proper consistency.
4

Taste and adjust salt, pepper, lemon or oil.
5

To serve: Spread in a shallow plate, drizzle with some EVOO and garnish with minced parsley.
6

Serve with pita wedges, pita chips or cut veggies.